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🐢 Sea turtles increasing in numbers. 📉 Iraqi poverty decreases. 💉 How a vaccine turned the tide in the fight against Ebola.
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I have a handful of lecture slots left for this spring. Here’s some feedback from previous talks:
"It was a fantastic day, and we've received tons of positive feedback! You're a genius on stage."
– Henrik Palmblad-Wennergren, Chief Digital Officer, Nacka Municipality
"Your lectures, energy, and engagement were all fantastic, stimulating, and highly appreciated. You really created a buzz—and our colleagues at UNC are still talking about you and your insights."
– Mark Crowell, Professor at the University of North Carolina
"Mathias Sundin is like a modern-day Hans Rosling."
– Klas Hallberg, ranked as one of the world's top 9 professional speakers
For international talks, I’m of course available to travel, but I also have an excellent studio for digital talks.
Just reach out! More information at mathiassundin.org.
Mathias Sundin
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💉 How a vaccine turned the tide in the fight against Ebola
The Ervebo vaccine has demonstrated over 95 percent effectiveness against the Zaire strain of the Ebola virus. The vaccine is now used as a cornerstone in the fight against Ebola and has been successfully deployed in several African countries as a preventive measure.
🐢 Sea turtles increasing in numbers
New research shows that sea turtle populations are increasing at 28 sites globally, while only five show declines. Conservation measures since the 1970s have transformed humans from hunters to protectors of these marine reptiles.
☀️ Solar energy and electric vehicles lead the energy transition in 2025
Renewable energy expansion grew by 17 percent during 2024, with record installations of approximately 600 GW solar power and 125 GW wind power. Investments in renewable energy sources now outpace fossil fuels by 10 to 1, with more money in solar energy than all other power sources combined.
🧪 Researchers reveal the secret behind the catalytic power of enzymes
Enzymes are life's catalysts that enable the biochemical reactions that sustain all living organisms. Until now, science has struggled to explain exactly how these molecular machines work. The study offers a detailed explanation at the molecular level of how enzymes work.
🌍 Renewable energy sources growing twice as fast in Global South compared to Global North
Investments in clean energy are now seven times larger than in fossil energy in the Global South's electricity production, compared to an even split ten years ago. One-fifth of countries in the Global South have already surpassed wealthy nations on solar and wind power usage or electrification.
📉 Iraqi poverty decreases
The poverty level in Iraq has decreased from 21.5 percent in 2022 to 17.6 percent in 2024. The Iraqi government's economic support measures are cited as the main reason for the improvement.
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