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Coronavirus: How maths is helping to answer crucial covid-19 questions

13 February 2020

Getting a full picture of the coronavirus outbreak is extremely difficult. Maths can help fill in some of the gaps, says Adam Kucharski
Memo to whoever lands the world's top health job – do this first

Memo to whoever lands the world's top health job – do this first

16 May 2017

The World Health Organization is picking its next leader to ease sickness and suffering. Here's what the new chief should prioritise, says Bjorn Lomborg

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