The mathematics of disease: A discussion about epidemic modeling in the pandemic era “All models are wrong, but some models are useful,” epidemiologists sometimes say. Their old aphorism has certainly been proven right during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mathematical models of the spread of the coronavirus have often been … 10. Nov 2021 | By Martin Enserink | 1 comment
AI promised to help us through the pandemic. Has it? We’ve heard it a million times: artificial intelligence (AI) is a magnificent tool with the potential to revolutionize countless fields. Yet when it came to the pandemic, it was a bit of a cold shower. … 17. Nov 2020 | By Andrei Mihai | 1 comment
How social media can forecast the economic impact of natural disasters — including pandemics This type of technology could help direct support where it is most needed. Read more 21. Jul 2020 | By Andrei Mihai | 1 comment
