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?
How does climate change affect fertility? | World Economic Forum
Nov 30, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of …
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 …
Polar bears and climate change: What does the science say?
Dec 15, 2022 · Climate change is having a clear negative impact on polar bears, say scientists, making it harder for them to hunt, mate and breed. Polar bears live in 19 key regions, all of which have …
How starvation in early life affects genes | World Economic Forum
Aug 6, 2015 · CITATION: “Transgenerational effects of early life starvation on growth, reproduction and stress resistance in C. elegans,” Meghan Jobson, James Jordan, Moses Sandrof, Jonathan …
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 held a number of …
How CO2 affects bumblebee physiology | World Economic Forum
Dec 12, 2022 · A new study reveals clues about how carbon dioxide affects bumble bee physiology, including reproduction. While a beekeeper puffing clouds of carbon dioxide into a hive to calm the …
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 susceptible …
How much has the global fertility rate decreased over the years ...
Jun 17, 2022 · For the last 50 years, fertility rates have decreased worldwide, due to women's empowerment, lower child mortality and increased cost of raising children.
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.