Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top immunologist, has attracted a dedicated stanbase due to leading the US in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. His popularity sheds some light on how people’s attitudes to experts, and leaders, may change in a post-pandemic world.

As the global community looks to leaders to guide them through the coronavirus crisis, it’s the epidemiologists and virologists who are becoming trusted household names. With the focus shifting from contemporary figureheads to scientists, it’s changing the nature of trust and influence.

Airbnb is sending five volunteer citizen scientists on an 'Antarctic Sabbatical' to research microplastics alongside experts. With rising awareness of the environmental impact of tourism, people are seeking help from brands to be better global citizens.

The rapid growth of an online ‘infodemic’ – where fake news and conspiracy theories abound – means it has become difficult to sort fact from fiction. Logically is using AI technology and fact-checkers to help both private companies and the general public combat the spread of misinformation.