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How mission critical connectivity has helped the world adapt to COVID-19 – and prepare for the next crisis
Wireless is playing an essential role in keeping us all connected and helping us prepare for future crises.
How poor countries can deal with the economic shock of COVID-19
The world’s least developed countries can navigate the coronavirus crisis with appropriate support measures, policies, and coordinated global efforts.
Foreign investment is drying up thanks to COVID-19. But there may be a silver lining
Post-crisis winners will be governments that move quickly to attract foreign investors once economies reopen, rather than remain over-cautious.
'I hope he doesn't feel too lonely' - COVID-19 hits people with intellectual disabilities hard
Loss of a normal routine and essential services are among things making life under coronavirus lockdown even more isolating for those with intellectual disabilities.
What can we learn from COVID-19 and past crises?
The crisis response should consider the challenge of climate change, shifting demographic trends, and make use of new technology.
How to keep essential value chains moving during the COVID-19 crisis
Essential value chains around the world are being disrupted at a time when they are needed most. Here are three insights into how to keep things moving.
COVID-19: a new human vaccine trial begins, and other top science stories of the week
Many infected with COVID-19 may be asymptomatic; early success in Chinese vaccine trials on monkeys; human trials of COVID-19 vaccine begin in the UK.
With the world staying home, Netflix had its best quarter ever
Netflix added a record 15.77 million global subscribers in the first quarter—many of whom signed up after lockdowns began in countries around the world.
The 4 key questions policymakers should ask COVID-19 modelers
Decision makers are relying on coronavirus forecasts to shape policy, so it's vital they ask how projections were made, write two scientists. Here are four key questions.
This is what the coronavirus recession could look like, according to global CEOs
A survey of business leaders have found two-thirds are preparing for a U-shaped recovery after COVID-19, whilst others fear a 'double dip' recession.
Thailand's turtles have built the most nests in 20 years - on deserted beaches
The endangered leatherback turtle has managed to build a record number of nests as COVID-19 restrictions are imposed on tourists and citizens of Thailand.
Merkel asks Germans for resilience in coronavirus battle
The German Chancellor urged citizens to respect social distancing rules as shops reopen and spoke of the need for more financial aid.