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Will the new flu virus found in pigs be the next pandemic?
A swine flu-like virus is circulating in China that has the potential for spread in humans. But should we worry about it becoming the next global pandemic?
Americans turning more to local news since the COVID-19 crisis
During the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, research from Pew has shown that Americans are leaning towards local news sources instead of national ones.
Grow back better? Here’s how digital agriculture could revolutionise rural communities affected by COVID-19
COVID-19 has made the global population rely heavily on access to digital technology, leaving many agricultural workers without access to data and information.
China offers insight into what restaurants could look like post-COVID
With China's restaurants being reopened since March, many countries are looking to them for insight into what customers want from a post-lockdown dining experience.
Is COVID-19 a seasonal disease?
Parts of the Southern Hemisphere have seen wintertime spikes in reported cases, as researchers try to discern the impact of changing seasons on the coronavirus.
Free trade 'will not go away' - leaders and experts weigh in on trade in a post-COVID world
The Forum's Trade Multistakeholder Conversation focused on how to ensure international trade benefits humanity and the planet in the 21st century. Experts from Google, UPS and the Interna...
COVID-19: Suppression is possible but at what cost to our privacy?
Eradicating coronavirus is possible through a combination of case detection and social distancing, but it raises important privacy concerns.
These errors in our thinking explain irrational behaviour that occurs during a crisis
The most common biases affecting people during COVID-19 are action bias, fear of missing out (FOMO) and the bandwagon effect, and confirmation bias.
This is how much marine life in Italy improved during the COVID-19 lockdown
Improved water quality and less human activity, as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown has to marine life in Italy flourishing, the country's coast guard has found.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus on 8 July
Top stories: California has recorded 10,000 cases in one day; the US agrees a $1.6 billion vaccine deal; and the WHO acknowledges 'emerging evidence' on airborne transmission.
It’s time to get serious about the causes of pandemics: UN report
In a new report, the United Nations Environment Programme calls for a “one health strategy” to rebalance the needs of people, the planet and animals.
China’s air pollution has overshot pre-pandemic levels as life begins to return to normal
Air pollution in China dropped dramatically during lockdown, but now signs suggest a significant rebound in activity.