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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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Global Poverty: Coronavirus Could Drive It Up For The First Time Since The 1990s

June 17, 2020

As COVID-19 slows in developed countries, the virus’s spread is speeding up in the developing world. Three-quarters of new cases detected each day are now in developing countries. And as…

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How Has The Pandemic Changed The Movement Of People Around The World?

June 16, 2020

Here’s how the assortment of pandemic response policies have altered the mobility of the people. Mobility is among the most significantly altered features of society as a result of the…

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The Design Of Dissent: How City Public Spaces Can Make Or Break A Civil Protest

June 10, 2020

Depending on how it’s built, urban spaces have the power to mobilise or impede protests. “Global Protest Wave” is the term used by media outlets to refer to the surge…

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COVID-19: Which Economies Are Reopening

June 8, 2020

Some countries are gradually lifting their lockdown measures in an attempt to jump-start their economies. After months of lockdowns, countries are starting to reopen their economies — gradually easing to…

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George Floyd And Black Lives Matter Protests: A Brief Timeline

June 6, 2020

Here is a summary of events in the on-going Floyd and Black Lives Matter protests. “I can’t breathe.” These were the last words of George Floyd before he was killed…

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Explainer: China’s National Security Law For Hong Kong And Why It Matters

June 6, 2020

Here’s how China’s national security bill law for Hong Kong can affect the financial hub. It hasn’t been too long since the Hong Kong extradition bill resulted in mass demonstrations…

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Are We Opening When We Should?

June 5, 2020

Right now, the entire world is just testing how we are going to continue to live our lives. Looking at different models compared, we realize that all countries follow their…

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George Floyd’s Death Reflects The Racist Roots Of American Policing

June 3, 2020

Outrage over racial profiling and the killing of African Americans by police officers and vigilantes has recently resurfaced following the death of George Floyd on May 25. Video footage a…

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How George Floyd Was Killed In Police Custody

June 2, 2020

The New York Times has reconstructed the death of George Floyd on May 25. Security footage, witness videos and official documents show how a series of actions by officers turned…

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