A lot of numbers are being tossed around about COVID-19 and what to expect in the future. They’re being used to make critical public health decisions, but they aren’t as simple as they appear.
With current social distancing measures, Australia’s sporting bodies can’t rely on physical attendance for revenue. Not turning to esports at such a time would be a missed opportunity.
When an outbreak is brought under control, it’s possible only a small proportion of the population has been infected and gained immunity. This can set the scene for a second wave of infections later.
Comparing death tolls between COVID-19 and the flu is the wrong way to gauge which disease is a bigger threat, according to researchers who study how people understand math.
People have changed over time, growing ever more distant and isolated from others – while at the same time finding new ways and technologies that let individuals connect and feel with others.
Online pornography is one business that’s booming during the coronavirus pandemic. A psychology researcher explains its pull and whether there are likely to be longer-term effects of this surge in use.
Are we all in this together? Or looking after numero uno? Messages about isolation need to appeal to Australia’s individualistic culture - and they don’t have to come from the top.
Futurists have been predicting a working-from-home revolution since the 1970s. The pace of the revolution has been limited by factors other than technology.
A new survey shows younger Australians are more worried than older people about the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, and most people are following the social distancing rules and staying home.
This fifth weekly column by our team of international health editors highlights more of the recently published articles from The Conversation’s global network.
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary