How long does it take to develop a vaccine? | World Economic Forum
Jun 2, 2020 · More than 100 studies are under way to find a vaccine for COVID-19. But how long does development usually take? And what are the barriers to success?
Scientists break down forever chemicals in drinking water | World ...
Apr 17, 2024 · How long does it take toxic "forever chemicals" to break down? It’s a trick question, because as their nickname suggests, they don’t break down … at least not for hundreds or …
How long does coronavirus live on surfaces? Experts explain | World ...
Mar 28, 2020 · How long coronavirus lives depends on the type of surface, with research suggesting it can live up to 72 hours on hard, shiny surfaces.
This is how long everyday plastic items last in the ocean
Nov 2, 2018 · Single-use man-made items like plastic bottles and disposable diapers can take up to 500 years to break down in the ocean. But governments are starting to fight back against global plastic …
In the race to 50 million users there's one clear winner - and it might ...
Jun 26, 2018 · Technology is changing how quickly innovations and new products spread, with the 50-million-user mark hit in just 19 days by Pokémon Go.
With Brexit in mind, just how long do trade deals take to agree?
Jul 22, 2016 · So how long would a US-UK free trade deal really take? Perhaps data from previous US agreements could offer an insight. The Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) has …
The US-EU trade deal, explained | World Economic Forum
Jul 30, 2025 · What does it mean for EU competitiveness? In a statement announcing the agreement, the White House described it as " fundamentally rebalancing the economic relationship between the …
Why don’t COVID-19 vaccines last longer? | World Economic Forum
Jan 21, 2022 · Research into how different long-lasting COVID-19 vaccines are is ongoing, but studies show boosters are important in preventing COVID-19 infection.
Buckling up for a long ride: chief economists add detail to a downbeat ...
May 28, 2025 · Expectations have grown for a long-term shift based on US trade policy, according to the World Economic Forum's latest Chief Economists Outlook. Several expanded on their views here.
Making generational growth work through a longevity economy
Jun 19, 2025 · How the longevity economy can transform ageing societies into engines of growth through pension reform, innovation and a reimagined workforce.