Despite COVID-19, the end of the office is far from nigh
For employees, the office provides a place for face-to-face interactions that technology will struggle to replicate, such as social interaction, mentoring and managing.
Innovation in health and agriculture. We need to think bigger
Transforming our economy will require new technologies, breakthrough innovation and sustainable business models.
Healthy Futures: What are the challenges in making healthcare more sustainable?
There has been progress on SDG3 (Good Health and Well-Being), but more work must be done to meet the targets, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The leadership we need to meet the world's toughest challenges
From fighting infectious diseases like malaria to tackling climate change, we need a new cross-cutting leadership that doesn't accept the status quo.
Bill Gates: These countries can teach health lessons that could save millions of lives
The Exemplars in Global Health project compiles data on the countries that have made the most progress on health with limited resources. Peru, Rwanda and Senegal are nations that have mad...
Fitness apps grew by nearly 50% during the first half of 2020, study finds
As a consequence of lockdown measures in COVID-19, the closure of gyms sparked an increase of the number of fitness apps being downloaded worldwide.
COVID-19: Top science stories of the week, from paused vaccine trial to immune profile of infected children
Scientists probe why a small number of children develop severe hyperinflammatory disorders after COVID infection - the top coronavirus science news of the week.
The latest potential breast cancer breakthrough? Honeybees
A new study from Australia has shown that honeybee venom might be able to successfully kill cancer cells for patients suffering form breast cancer.
We must harness the power of youth to reset health inequalities
COVID-19 has exposed health inequalities around the world - but it can also be a catalyst for necessary change. Can our young people make the difference?
Why helping cross-border commuters is key to fighting COVID-19
Thousands of essential healthcare workers cross the border between Canada and the U.S. every day. Making their commutes easier can better prepare us for the next crisis.
This disease kills 400,000 people a year. A new map shows where climate change will make it worse
There are an estimated 228 million cases of malaria worldwide each year, with the vast majority Africa. These new maps show the likely effect of climate change.
13 eye-opening facts about the state of health around the world
The world is at a “watershed moment” for health emergency preparedness and investment in critical services due to COVID-19, according to the United Nations.