What is COVID-19's R number – and why does it matter?
May 8, 2020 · Governments are monitoring it closely to decide whether to lift their lockdowns. But what actually is the “reproduction number”, and how do we keep it low?
Polar bears and climate change: What does the science say?
Dec 15, 2022 · Climate change is making it harder for polar bears to hunt, mate and breed. Here, experts and scientists from around the world assess the animal's future.
Tropical forests lost at fastest recorded rate in 2024
May 27, 2025 · Other top nature and climate headlines: Sea level rise fuelling migration; China pays out over $194 million for agricultural security.
How does climate change affect fertility? | World Economic Forum
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As genome editing moves from the lab into the clinic, the ethical ...
Nov 6, 2018 · Recognising that the assisted reproduction industry is global in nature, the Council emphasises the importance of international dialogue and global cooperation, including …
Heightened heatwave risks for the elderly, and other health stories
Jul 17, 2025 · Top health news: Greater heatwave risk for the elderly; First malaria vaccine for babies; Robot performs unassisted surgery for the first time.
What is antimicrobial resistance and how can we tackle it?
Nov 18, 2025 · Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat exacerbated by overuse of antibiotics – as well as poor waste management and climate change.
Albert Bourla - Agenda Contributor | World Economic Forum
Jan 19, 2018 · Doctor of Veterinary Medicine; PhD in the Biotechnology of Reproduction, Veterinary School of Aristotle University. Almost 25 years of experience with Pfizer and has …
A visual history of pandemics | World Economic Forum
Mar 15, 2020 · Scientists use a basic measure to track the infectiousness of a disease called the reproduction number — also known as R0 or “R naught.” This number tells us how many …
What if we did everything right? This is what the world could look …
Mar 11, 2020 · Reproduction has slowed overall, but most acutely in those countries where food scarcity is dire. Infant mortality is sky high, and international aid has proven to be politically …