Economists and politicians are trying to predict how the economy can bounce back from the earlier crash brought on by the pandemic. Here are the most common shapes of recovery and what they mean for your investments.

Experience a virtual classroom! Spaces like this are still in development - and quite expensive - but in the future, they could help diversify learning and improve students' ability to remember the information they have...

In March 2020, Google searches for "prayer" surged to its highest level in 5 years. Presumably, more and more people are searching for answers about prayer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Does this indicate a surge in religiosity as well?

The number of new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. has more than doubled in the last two weeks, with the delta variant proving difficult to contain and a divide forming between those who are vaccinated and those who are not.

Despite the scientific and medical advice, some still seem sceptical about the idea of wearing a face mask. The rationale changes from person to person, but many seem to believe masks impede their freedom and could potentially make them...

Chernor is an acclaimed global advocate for education, a champion for girls and an expert in international development. As a teenager, he founded Sierra Leone’s Children’s Parliament to center youth voices in post-war reconstruction...

The new coronavirus is shutting down planet Earth. What lessons can the rest of the world learn from China, Singapore and South Korea?

The antidepressant fluvoxamine, sold under the brand name Luvox, could reduce risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms by almost a third in high risk patients.

What's the deal with Covid variants? How well do the different Covid vaccines protect against the several variants? Today we'll tell you about the several variants, including the Delta variant that is prevalent in the US, and we'll talk...

I made this video to explain why a global pandemic is difficult for economists and policymakers to address. COVID-19 can potentially cause a demand and supply shock. Whether or not that results in a global recession is up to consumers....

The messaging on masks and coronavirus has been mixed, and has shifted throughout the pandemic. We now have better data, and it is clear that wearing a masks can help prevent the spread. We should be wearing masks when we go out in...

In a month's time Scotland heads to the polls to elect their new Scottish Parliament. This vote not only impacts life in Scotland but also potentially shifts the conversation surrounding Scotland's role in the UK. So in this video we...

The year you want to forget, retold in 20 minutes. Every news story you forgot or missed from 2020, as told by the TLDR News Team. 00:00 Introduction 00:22 January 02:38: February 04:17 March 06:07 April 07:29 May 08:48 June 10:11 July...

With the roll-out of the Pfizer COVID vaccine set to begin next week in Britain, some are really beginning to question the jab. Considering how fast it's been developed, it's understandable that people have concerns; so in this video, we...

This animation explains how the U.S. plans to roll out vaccinations for COVID-19

This video explains how contact tracing can be used to life movement restrictions and end lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Governments around the world have countries in lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. To ease these...

Lockdowns appear to have slowed the spread of covid-19. But what has the world learned about the virus during this time? Ed Carr, The Economist's deputy editor, and Callum Williams, our senior economics correspondent, answer your questions.

A new threat to human health, a disease called COVID-19, is spreading rapidly around the globe. The cause of COVID-19 is a coronavirus, named for the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus particles. In this audio story, an...

We're all tired of staying home. You've still got a lot of questions about this pandemic. We've got some answers. You can jump directly to a question by clicking on the time stamps below. 0:13 - Should Officeholders Pass Basic Science...

With the US seeing lockdowns and stay at home orders come to an end, there are concerns that the US may see a second wave of cases. It seems that this fear is already becoming a reality with a number of states observing serious increases...

The neighborhood will have every shop, gym, office, farm and cultural facility residents might need within ten minutes’ walk from their apartments.

A year into the coronavirus pandemic, IT continues to support remote employees. As organizations begin planning to bring workers back into the office, IT must now consider upgrading their networks to best support employees in a...

Interest in the antiparasitic drug Ivermectin has increased drastically as of late thanks to the belief that it can help to prevent and/or treat Covid-19. In today’s episode we examine recent data on the efficacy of Ivermectin as an...

Throughout August Britain had an offer running that you just couldn't miss, no McDonald's Monopoly wasn't back, it was Eat Out To Help Out. The offer which gave diners 50% off their meal was heralded as a great success by some and a...