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 …
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 …
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 …
As genome editing moves from the lab into the clinic, the ethical ...
Nov 6, 2018 · ‘Designer babies’ have featured in media headlines following the publication in July of a landmark report, Genome editing and human reproduction: social and ethical issues, by …
How these countries are making progress on women’s health
May 30, 2025 · A new study spotlights countries leading in women’s health using a life course lens, urging integrated, data-driven and gender-focused solutions.
Here's how extreme weather is affecting animal migration
Oct 5, 2023 · Climate change and extreme weather events are impacting animal migration patterns, with over half of all species on the move.
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 …
Joyce Harper - Agenda Contributor | World Economic Forum
Aug 3, 2017 · Joyce Harper is Professor of Human Genetics and Embryology at University College London in the Institute for Women’s Health where she is head of the Reproductive …
What is women's ‘bodily autonomy’ and why does it matter?
Mar 3, 2025 · An abundance of research has demonstrated that when women have the ability to make autonomous decisions about their own bodies, it can benefit everyone.