Are we ready for another pandemic?
Are we ready to handle another pandemic?
Masks or No Masks
The U.S. CDC has stated individuals who are fully vaccinated can now go mask-free in many settings. What are your thoughts on this? What do you plan to do? And what studies have you seen to support or go against these recommendations?
Mycoplasma pneumonia risk
Mycoplasma pneumoniae, known for causing respiratory infections such as atypical pneumonia, is it likely to cause a pandemic similar to those caused by highly infectious viruses like SARS-CoV-2? Feel free to leave your comment here.
Vaccine Breakthrough
Knowing that the COVID-19 vaccine is not 100% effective and cases will still come through (vaccine breakthrough) despite being vaccinated, how can we best inform about the potential of that happening?
The future of travel and transport
We live in turbulent times: global pandemic, digitalization, climate crisis, growing world population, and political and economic instability. How do travel and transport rise to such challenges? Share your thoughts, ideas, and information.
Covid-19 and lost generations
There is some debate on the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on generations from different aspects. Some argue that Covid-19 may cause lost generations due to inadequacies in remote education. What is your opinion about this issue considering all types of generations? You can also share related resea...
COVID-19 Research and Data
Share your ideas, data, or research interests on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in many different aspects of the world (e.g. in society, economy, international relations, media, education, social networks, etc.).
Global supply chains, energy crisis, inflation rate, food prices
Problems in global supply chains caused by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine have driven up prices for energy and basic foodstuffs, among other things. How have governments around the world reacted to these problems?
Workation, work from home, hybrid work
The concept of a ‘workation’ has grown in popularity since work-from-home became the norm. We’ve been taught to keep work and play apart. Yet more of us are still taking workcations, years into the pandemic – and reaping the benefits. The trend could be here to stay.
Science Diplomacy
Science diplomacy is the use of scientific collaborations among nations to address common problems and to build constructive international partnerships. The COVID-19 pandemic and the urgent need for vaccines stressed the importance of scientific collaborations and partnerships between nations to add...
Remote work - current & future trends in education and research
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a shift towards remote working. This could affect not just people’s working lives, but the shape of cities, gender equality, and many other aspects of society. It’s likely working from home is here to stay—for some workers, at least. Share your opinion and ideas...
Mental health
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. O...