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COVID-19: What are the biggest risks to society in the next 18 months?
It's important to look at the biggest risks to society following COVID-19. These include the economic, societal and geopolitical problems that could emerge.
Museums preserve clues that can help scientists predict and analyze future pandemics
Museums preserve clues that allow scientists to predict, analyze, and prepare for future pandemics.
Will COVID-19 usher in a new culture of outdoor living and dining?
Could the pandemic kickstart a societal change where people take more time outside? A rise in active lifestyles has already been seen, with an influx of cycling in cities.
COVID-19: Top science stories of the week
In this round-up: Beijing approves experimental vaccine for military use and why people who test negative for antibodies may still be immune to reinfection from COVID-19.
How green entrepreneurs can help the Great Reset: Nico Rosberg on this week's World Vs Virus podcast
COVID-19 has brought into greater focus the need to make our economies more environmentally sustainable, says former Formula 1 world champion and green investor Nico Rosberg.
Billions for sustainable investments – Germany’s plan for a green recovery
As part of its $145 billion recovery budget, Germany has allocated some $46 billion to sustainable investments in areas like renewable power and electric vehicles.
COVID-19: Study shows 40% of cases in Italian town showed no symptoms
A study of coronavirus infections in the Italian town of Vò found that 40% of cases were asymptomatic, which could help our understanding of how it spreads.
COVID-19: This robot can disinfect a warehouse floor in just half an hour
A team from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), have designed a new robotic system that can disinfect surfaces of COVID-19.
Farming could empower millions of women across South Asia - here's how
In South Asia, the gender gap persists with women underrepresented in the labour force. But agriculture provides an opportunity for female empowerment.
How public sector accounting can help in the COVID-19 recovery
Proper asset management and accrual accounting would contribute to economic growth, generate cash flows for the public budget, and lower net operating costs.
COVID-19 could shrink Latin America's GDP by almost 10% in 2020
Latin America and the Caribbean have seen over 100,000 deaths from coronavirus and accounts of 25% of global cases. The GDP loss for the region totals 9.4% in 2020.
COVID-19 in Africa: WHO media briefing on 2 July
The Forum is hosting its latest virtual briefing on COVID-19 in Africa, in partnership with the World Health Organization.