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Forget 2009, this is the real credit crisis of our time
Households and companies of all sizes, already highly indebted, are taking on massive levels of new debt just to survive.
Opportunities for a circular economy post COVID-19
The pandemic has prompted a shift towards new ways of producing, distributing, purchasing and consuming things.
3 little things businesses can do to have a big impact in times of crisis
Corporations have a responsibility to contribute to a better world. And small actions can have a big impact on the communities in which businesses operate.
Digitalization is changing banking – These 3 trends will help shape its future
A poll of top banking executives at the start of the pandemic identified technologies such as artificial intelligence as key to transforming the sector.
IMF: These 3 charts show how lockdown has affected the global economy
Across the world, countries are starting to emerge from lockdown. As the economic picture is starting to become clearer, the IMF details coronavirus' impact.
Why it's crucial we redefine the workplace in the wake of the pandemic
It's vital employees still have the opportunity to meet, and develop ideas with those 'around' them, argues MIT's Carlo Ratti.
Is the K number the new R number? What you need to know
Scientists previously measured the spread of COVID-19 with the R number, but now use the K number, to take into account super-spreaders.
COVID-19: Top science stories of the week, from a life-saving drug to one billion at risk
Drug found that prevents 1 in 8 deaths for patients severely ill with COVID-19 and over 1 billion people are at increased risk of severe infection globally.
Unemployment worries spike around the world as coronavirus remains top global concern
As the damage to the economy from coronavirus comes into focus, lack of work is rising up a list of people’s concerns.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 22 June
Top stories: WHO records biggest one-day increase, Brazil passes 50,000 deaths, and the plight of seafarers stuck at sea.
How data science can help India's frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19
In many emerging economies, the mass testing needed to keep frontline workers safe from COVID-19 can be hard to achieve. Could data analysis be the answer?
5 ways the ocean can contribute to a green post-COVID recovery
From food production to renewable energy, the ocean represents a vast and untapped resource. Here are five ways we can use it to shape a greener future.