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5 Lessons We Must Take From The Coronavirus Crisis

August 25, 2020

The tele-health team at Jefferson Health has been calling themselves the “Night’s Watch”, a reference to the battle-hardened border patrol in the TV series Game of Thrones. And it’s true,…

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An Indian Company Is Gearing Up To Make Millions Of Doses Of A $3 Covid-19 Vaccine

August 13, 2020

As the Covid-19 pandemic drags on, there’s one thing we’re all counting on to rescue us from the drudgery of socially-distanced life: a vaccine. How many times have you heard…

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The Biggest Ammonium Nitrate Explosions Since 2000

August 11, 2020

A massive explosion involving ammonium nitrate rocked the city of Beirut, sending shock waves through the media. This recent tragedy is devastating, and unfortunately, it’s not the first time this dangerous…

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We May Have To Live With The Coronavirus. And It’s Going To Be Painful

July 22, 2020

The media want us to believe that we are on the path to recovery. But keeping a lid on the virus will exact a huge economic toll. As most of…

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Prioritizing Health: A Prescription For Prosperity

July 17, 2020

How can the prioritisation of our health systems help us in rebuilding the post-pandemic economy? Now with nearly 13 million confirmed cases and over 550,000 deaths worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Beyond The Curve: A Visual Journey Into Our Post-Pandemic Future

July 16, 2020

What changes in the built environment can we make to shape a sustainable post-pandemic future? COVID-19 is reshaping our world in ways that our generation hasn’t seen before, bringing about…

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To Save Lives Or To Save Jobs — Which Do People Think Should Come First In This Pandemic?

July 8, 2020

A survey reveals what global markets think the government should prioritise amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Globally, the public thinks that the highest priority of the government is to save as…

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How The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Uprooted Millions

June 29, 2020

Here are some things you need to know about the biggest slave trade in history. The forced slavery of Africans dates back to as early as the mid-15th century. Rough…

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The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Making The Rich Richer

June 29, 2020

While millions are struggling to survive amid the pandemic, the rich are gaining more wealth. This is based on the findings of the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) and Americans…

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Should You Fly yet? An Epidemiologist And An Exposure Scientist Walk You Through The Decision Process

June 22, 2020

We don’t know about you, but we’re ready to travel. And that typically means flying. We have been thinking through this issue as moms and as an exposure scientist and…

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