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The science of how you sound when you talk through a face mask
Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock The great face mask debate has been had, and most people agree that it’s a good idea to wear one to prevent the spread of COVID-19. And for as long as we do not have a vaccine, we can foresee that advice from national governments and the WorldContinue Reading
New East European Business Faces
Overall, the idea for penning this article is the fact remarkable British scientist Dr. Athina Karatzogianni has recently participated in the international conference ‘Post-Apocalyptic life era – Pale-2020’. It should be taken for granted, the British scientists and experts have been active internationally for recent years. Hence, this produces aContinue Reading
Coral Club expansion: from the past to the future
The global online forum FORESIGHT FORUM organized by Coral Club will take place on 11-12 July 2020. The forum unites more than 30 countries; for the best experience, the broadcasting will be conducted concurrently in nine languages. The organizers notified about speakers from 15 countries, thousands of gifts, and tenContinue Reading
Export of British Standards to Eastern European countries
The United Kingdom is recognised as one of the most mature countries in the globalised world today. It is reasonable to assume that for centuries the United Kingdom, being one of the most proactive countries, has taken one of the key roles in determining the pace of technological development onContinue Reading
BlackCatCard: A Bold Startup Challenges Neobanks
A decade ago, the term “neobank” didn’t even exist. Today, we’re closely following Revolut, Monzo, and N26 as they reshape the financial landscape. Traditional banks are only now beginning to recognize these entities as long-term market players. While bankers aren’t ready to label neobanks as direct competitors, they are activelyContinue Reading
On democracy, Sir Lewis Namier and the struggles of the super-rich
I SPENT MUCH of this week in the House of Commons press gallery not knowing whether to laugh or cry. Theresa May laying out the case for her deal on Tuesday, her voice so hoarse that it could hardly be heard and her body hunched, was a moment of bothContinue Reading
Historical Perspective: Some Polygraph Techniques
To start with, it is almost 100 years since ‘the polygraph’ has been invented. However, the heated debate, deliberations and controversy regarding this instrument has never stopped. As far as it is well-known, the polygraph measures and records some physiological indicators, i.e., the blood pressure, pulse, breathing, as well asContinue Reading
Carmakers fear being left in the slow lane in post Brexit Britain
Speaking at an international summit of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, its chief executive, Mike Hawes, warned the livelihoods of more than 800,000 workers directly employed in the UK across the automotive sector are at risk unless the government agrees a positive tariff-free, freedom of movement post-Brexit settlementContinue Reading
Heathrow dealt huge blow as Government delays airport expansion decision
Adam Marshall, the acting director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, accused ministers of “a cop out” after Patrick McLoughlin, the transport secretary, said it would be “at least October” before an announcement is made about where to build more runway capacity in the south east, reports The Telegraph.Continue Reading
The Financial System in the Fractal Era
In the post-crisis period following the global financial collapse of 2008, the world banking system has been relentlessly striving for recovery and adaptation to new challenges. While the effects of the financial crisis are still tangible, banking institutions across various countries are taking steps to strengthen their financial resilience andContinue Reading