Your immune system needs cholesterol
Immune cells need to respond rapidly to danger. This response depends on metabolic pathways within the cell hinging crucially on cholesterol
The Russia-Ukraine Conflict: The Fate of Small States amidst Large Hostile Neighbours
Russia’s actions in Ukraine are a stern reminder of the delicate existence led by small states – seemingly independent and autonomous yet fenced in by the pervasive tendrils of power. In the current state of affairs, the strong do what they can, and the weak suffer what they must.
The Case for Billionaires: How the Super Wealthy Can Protect Freedom and Democracy
As our states expand the reach of their powers, a new class of powerful bourgeoisie is necessary to keep governments accountable.
Perspectives on the Development of Depression
Research in developmental psychology, has demonstrated that depression isn’t only rooted in childhood and adolescence but is also dictated by genes.
The French Presidential Elections In A Geopolitics Context: A Potential Shift To The (Far) Right
And how did the Ukrainian crisis reshape polls and the French Presidential campaign discourse on immigration?
How Much Do We Really Change? Popular Culture in the Age of Covid
When the pandemic began, entertainment seemed more important than ever. At once we all seemed to have so much more time on our hands to consume whatever we had previously missed out on.
KBC Keynotes
In this keynote, we are joined by Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Laureate and recipient of the US Presidential Medal of Freedom, as he provides his opinions on the opportunities available in unpacking social business opportunities during COVID-19.
On top of his list of accolades, Professor Yunus is Founder of Grameen Bank and the “Father of Microfinancing” – a humanitarian take on the financial sector.
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Not Only the Military Forces, But the Banks Also Seem To Be On High Alert!
On 24th February, residents in several cities of Ukraine woke up to the sounds of explosions, air raid sirens, and terrifying booms. After years of tensions and hostilities bottling up between Russia and Ukraine, this one fine morning- matters escalated.
The Coherence of the ECJ’s Approach to Price-Based Abuses under Article 102 TFEU
It is questionable to what extent the European Court of Justice has developed a coherent approach to price-based abuses under Article 102 TFEU
Blockchain in Healthcare: Reimagining Clinical Trials
Blockchain stands as a decentralized database framework allowing for transparency between stakeholders.
Low COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake: The Psychosocial Model
While vaccines have saved millions of lives by combatting infectious diseases like polio and measles, some individuals remain reluctant to get them. This article aims to clarify the sociological cause of low vaccine uptake and present psychological theories of behaviour change to promote community vaccination.
Servant of the People: How Volodymyr Zelenskyy Went From Comedian to Ukraine’s Hero
It is not often that the arts play such an explicit role in politics, but Zelenskyy’s well-meaning satire of Ukrainian politics evidently struck a chord with the people, and continues to resonate through this incredibly difficult time in global politics.
King’s Sustainability Month 2022: COP or DROP?
Has the lineup of events under King’s Sustainability Month addressed the climate crisis’s most urgent issues? Has it adequately prepared participants to anticipate changes of the future?
THE CURVE WARS
Curve is an Automated Market Maker that gathers around $20B of market cap across 8 chains which makes it the most important DeFi pool as of today
Cryptocurrencies and ESG: Challenges and the Potential of Digital Assets for a Green Transition
Overall, the increasing interest and popularity of cryptocurrencies has brought light to the various impacts they have, specifically environmentally. However, if both cryptocurrencies and ESG seem incompatible, there is nevertheless potential for digital assets and blockchain to assist a green transition and address ESG concerns.
The Use of Re-Dent in the Dental Field
The use of Re-Dent is a new approach in which dental caries can naturally grow back to fill in the infected fracture, avoiding the use of mercury.
Smells Like War: The Russian-Ukraine Tension
After eight years of holding back one of the most developed armies in the world, the situation in Ukraine has quickly escalated. But while western media has primarily focused on the “conversation” between Russia and the US, Ukraine’s perspective has remained rather in the background.