Philip Hancock, University of Essex Christmas ad campaigns have become headline-worthy moments in the British national calendar, hailed by pundits and awaited by an eager public. The fact that they are now teased, like big-screen cinema releases, is proof enough that, in calendar terms, the major-retailer Christmas ad is a seasonal event in
Patricia Justino, United Nations University and Laura Saavedra-Lux, United Nations University Fragile and least developed countries have had their development assistance cut drastically, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. For instance, net official development assistance to sub-Saharan African countries has shrunk by 7.8% compared to 2021. And development aid for
IBM’s quantum computer got President Joe Biden’s attention. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Daniel Lidar, University of Southern California Quantum advantage is the milestone the field of quantum computing is fervently working toward, where a quantum computer can solve problems that are beyond the reach of the most powerful non-quantum, or classical, computers.
Prima di soffermarmi sul tema dell’importanza determinante dell’interazione tra economia reale, finanza straordinaria e impresa, vorrei approfondire alcuni concetti fondamentali, anche se non sempre di facile comprensione. Nell’introduzione al mio ultimo articolo, ho richiamato le parole di un gigante che ha illuminato il mondo, John Fitzgerald Kennedy:“Non chiederti cosa può fare il tuo
Nora Siklodi, University of Portsmouth and Nándor Révész, University of Portsmouth The European Commission has confirmed its support for opening the formal accession process for Ukraine and Moldova to become members of the European Union and for other nations in the western Balkans to move forward with their own bids. The wider context
In this insightful episode of “News of the Week,” host Mike explores the significant effects of the latest ONS inflation figures on personal finance, specifically targeting mortgage rates and savings. Kai begins by discussing how the decrease in inflation is influencing mortgage rates, pointing out that this could lead to more affordable borrowing
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a transformative force, heralding a new epoch where traditional pedagogies are being supplanted by innovative, data-driven methodologies. This article delineates ten ways in which AI is reshaping the educational sphere, transcending the boundaries of conventional teaching and learning. Firstly, AI’s ability to
In the realm of environmental deliberation, the spectre of apathy towards climate metamorphosis stands as an immediate and pressing concern, brooking no dalliance. As a civilisation woven together, we are ensnared by a challenge without precedent—one that menaces to fray the very sinews of our ecological and economical infrastructure. The levy exacted by
Title: Endgame Author: Omid Scobie In the world of royal biographies, “Endgame” stands as a groundbreaking exploration of the tumultuous times the British monarchy finds itself embroiled in as it navigates the transition from Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III. Authored by the distinguished royal journalist Omid Scobie, renowned for his previous
In the dense tapestry of Asia’s socio-political life, religion weaves a dominant thread, influencing not merely personal convictions but shaping the very ethos of national identities and legislative frameworks. The continent, a mosaic of beliefs ranging from the polytheistic spectacles of Hinduism to the monotheistic tenets of Islam and Christianity, and the philosophic