Women business owners were hit hardest by COVID-19
Businesses owned by women are more likely to close down because of the coronavirus pandemic than those owned by men. While COVID-19 has set back gender equality in business, supporting women entrepreneurs could be a beneficial part of the pandemic recovery.
Renewable energy could fix COVID-19 vaccine distribution
While COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out in rich countries like America and the UK, the cold chain storage required for the jabs is a barrier for poorer countries. A potential solution? Renewable energy - which will help combat the climate crisis too.
How social bots are influencing society and politics
From the 2020 U.S. Presidential election to the COVID-19 pandemic, social media bots have been found to sway public opinion on key global events. But how did we get here, and what rules are in place to protect democracy?