Autonomy & Consent: Do You Know Your Rights?
Amidst a global pandemic, seeking clarification over healthcare rules is as important as ever. What actually is the law governing medical rights in the UK? What can we learn from its historical development about what the future will look like?
Black History Month: Time For Change
It is time to change our approach to Black History Month in the UK. Black history should not just be viewed or explored from the American gaze. We must ensure that a light is shone on the history of Black people in Britain and commonwealth countries too.
Why Does History Matter?
Understanding the past is extremely beneficial because it allows a constant reflection of our actions as individuals, societies, and inhabitants of this planet – and offers a guide as to how we should and should not act. The field of history allows critical insights into understanding the complexities and nuances of the world. It offers the skill of critical analysis and evaluation, since historians have to reach a judgement as to what is the most plausible justification. History is a subject that can be overlooked because of its concern with the past but its relevance is something that should be appreciated greatly.
The Change of Cities at Core
The world is constantly changing, sometimes we can only see the change after it is made. However, in regards to cities, there are some aspects that we can look through and visualize the future that is waiting for us.
Loot Boxes and Gambling
Loot boxes are a prevalent mechanic in video games and have been compared to gambling in the past. So how have countries approached this debate and are these attitudes reflected in their legislation?
Orientalism: The Western Blindspot
Edward Said stresses that we must unlearn the cultural dominative mode that is Orientalism. How does Skyfall perpetuate Western views of the East? By shedding light on the Orientalist gaze, we reveal the blindspot Western literature & media raised us with.
Journey to the Subterranean World
Before seismic waves helped us achieve a more accurate understanding of the earth’s interior structure, many turned to bizarre and imaginative theories. Let’s dive into one of these which is the Hollow Earth Theory!
Making Better Aircrafts
Over the course of the past century, commercial aviation has witnessed leaps of progress driven by both individuals to large companies. Yet, the door to further innovation remains ajar. Find out how by learning about key past and current developments.
Our Search for Meaning
When we are faced with a prolonged period of idleness, it is inevitable that we begin to question the very foundations of our belief systems. In this article, we delve into trying to answer these age old conundrums.
A Genius Surrounded by Pigs – Elon Musk’s Neuralink
Is the hype around Neuralink justified? Why should we care? The article explores the reasons why this emerging technology could be a game-changer, why we need humanity to accept this new phase in Medicine Technology and much more.
Is Impact Investing True to Its Name?
Are profit and positive externalities mutually exclusive goals for businesses? Impact investing equips businesses with the resources to make money and do good. It just comes down to whether the investment community is ready to save the future.
Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
What is the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the fundamentals of economics and business strategy? Let’s take a step back to understand how this revolution in technology impacts people and processes.
Post-colonial Africa: A failure of Leadership
There’s an endemic deficiency on the African continent; leadership- or lack thereof. Through the tenures of Banda, Nkrumah and Nyerere, we can better understand the common themes that perpetuate and encourage poor governance.
A Look Back At Nostalgia
Have you ever found an old photo, walked by a school you used to go to or heard a song from your youth and felt … happy? Sad? Wistful? Sentimental? This feeling has an interesting history and implications, so let’s take a look back at nostalgia.
Role of Women in International Peace and Security – Is the UN Doing Enough?
The fight for real equal representation within the UN itself is one that looks very promising, the role of women in international peace and security is fundamental and finding active ways to rightfully include women should be a bigger focus within the UN
Today’s Forecast: Manipulated Weather
What do the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption and an ocean filled with millions of white golf balls have in common? They can both combat climate change-potentially. Read on to discover how the field of geoengineering is trying to combat climate change.
Ableist Tropes in Media that Need to be Retired (and why they became so common)
It’s no secret that disability representation is lacking, but why are so many disabled characters bad examples of real disabled people? And how do some of them actively harm the community they represent? The answer may come through dissecting ableist tropes.
E-textile to revolutionize the medical profession?
From the least to the most developed, countries around the world have had to adapt to COVID-19’s new normal. One big trend, particularly in developed nations, has been the rapid digitalisation of many aspects of life. According to Stanford University, 42% of the US labor force has now fully shifted their work to virtual platforms. […]
How special is SpaceX-NASA’s Demo-2 mission?
Humans launching themselves hundreds of kilometres above our planet’s surface isn’t a new practice and neither is the involvement of private aerospace unheard of. Then why is the recent SpaceX’s crewed Demo 2 mission so significant.
Charities: Unsung heroes
“Seldom do we consider the effect of COVID-19 on charities and non-profit organisations…”. We spoke to Literacy Pirrates, Migrant Voice, and Human Appeal and saw an insight to the effect for them and the people they help and how they have had to adapt to survive.
A Stubborn Pathogen
In 2004, the NHS introduced a policy forbidding many receivers of blood transfusions from becoming blood donors. Today, this restriction is active, and the reason involves a demented generation of British cows.
COVID-19: A battle of the sexes
COVID-19 has undeniably changed many lives: from transitioning to online schooling, to losing a job – everyone has been affected in one way or the other. But have you ever stopped to think about how some groups may have it worse than you?
Modern Concentration Camps: Uighurs’ torture
2 million Uighur Muslims are being persecuted & oppressed against their wishes as you read this whilst you cherish comfort & freedom. You raise your voice against your government for keeping you in lock down whilst your fellow human near torture?
Egypt’s #MeToo Movement: Not Just a Woman’s Cause
In July 2020, a flood of accusations of sexual harassment, assault and blackmail against an affluent student has triggered Egypt’s greatest, most unyielding women’s revolution. Will the female community’s collective voice be enough to fight the phenomenon?
Four Waves of Southeast Asia: Forming the most diverse region in the world
Dubbed the “Balkans of the Orient” by British historian C.A Fisher, Southeast Asia is probably the most diverse corner of the world. But just how did such a ‘Balkanised’ region of the world succeed in achieving such peace and prosperity?
FinTech, Mobile-banking, and Security
A portrayal of FinTech momentum as well as the security measures this force entails.
The Damned Nile
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is viewed by Ethiopians worldwide as the country’s statement of intent, a demonstration of its collective ambition. Egypt views Ethiopia’s uncooperative behaviour as posing an existential threat to the Egyptian state. The GERD represents development, but at whose expense?
The Three Musketeers of Sustainable Finance – E, S, G
The world of finance is renowned for coming up with three-letter acronyms, however with the rise of ESG, where does it stand? We evaluate this strategy which drives many prominent investors today.
Can Wabi-Sabi offer an antidote to mass consumption and perfectionism?
What if perfection was not the requirement, but in fact undesirable? Instead we place our focus on the intrinsic and shift away from the material. The Japanese ideology of Wabi Sabi, a philosophy of life, can provide some insight. Wabi Sabi embraces and promotes imperfection, authenticity and transience. It teaches its adherents to be comfortable with ambiguities.
Facial recognition: perfect or flawed?
We are seeing an increasing use of facial recognition technology in our everyday lives. From security, policing, and even just unlocking our smartphones. But how does facial recognition work, and how effective is it really?
Recessions – A post-pandemic debt
Global Economic health is under threat by what could be the worst economic recession of our lives. Leaders around the world are brainstorming for possible solutions. One solution that has rattled debates in many international organisations is Debt Relief.
The Anthropocene
We have existed on this planet for less than 0.0004% of the earth’s history yet scientists propose that we have entered the Anthropocene, a new epoch characterized by our significant impact on the planet. Is this claim based on human arrogance and false environmental alarmism or do we have the necessary scientific evidence proving its existence?
Racism in Medical diagnoses: how racial biases disproportionately label POCs with psychotic disorders
In the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement, pressing questions of discrimination in different fields of medicine have been raised. But one that has gone far under-reported is the disproportionate number of schizophrenia diagnoses in POC populations, especially among African-Americans and Hispanics.
“Spring forward, fall back” – The Dilemma of Daylight Saving Time
Telling the time is easy an easy task, we teach children at the age of 6 how to do so. Keeping track of time however turns out more difficult that one would think, and that’s mostly down to daylight saving.
Learning from the pandemic – The NHS
Europe’s biggest employer; Great Britain’s cult religion; Our first and last line of defence against COVID-19. The NHS is huge in every way and so are the issues that plague it. This pandemic is an opportunity for us to step back and take stock – to learn from our mistakes.
How effective is mechanical ventilation in treating COVID-19 patients?
A quick medical solution is what we can best hope for Covid-19 pandemic. However, have we approached it the right way since its outburst? Is mechanical ventilation the sole method to treat the Covid-19 patients?
Envisioning AIESEC’s 2025
Empowering youth leaders; Building a long-lasting AIESEC; Developing Purposeful Partnerships. 3 statements that lay the groundwork for actions of tens of thousands of AIESECers, be it the President of AIESEC International or a potential member for a local committee.
Will Yemen ever be Yemen again?
Yemen has descended into a downward spiral of troubles- accelerated by many factors. This article looks at all parties involved- the UK and US included- and explains the grief that the Yemeni have gone through. Has the world done enough, or actually done more harm than good?
Feminine strokes: the struggles of female artists
Brush strokes have no gender, so why are female artists paid so little and held to much higher standards compared to men? Find out why gender plays such an important role in the art scene of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
The less beaten path – The professional world of 10-pin bowling
The notion that bowling isn’t a real sport should hand in its two weeks notice and book a flight to some tropical island where hammock-linked palm trees abound and fancy cocktails with quirky straws are served in cracked 7 pound house balls.
A brief overview of aircraft engine types and what makes the SR-71 Blackbird so special
Engineers have developed a variety of solutions to our aviation needs. This article provides an overview of the main jet engines used today and explains why the SR-71 is such a pinnacle of human engineering.
A green recovery: the environmental crisis post-Covid-19
Countries all over the world now look towards recovery as lockdown measures lift off, with plans for economic stimulus worth trillions of dollars. Driven by the significant fall in carbon emissions, governments want to go further by harnessing their strategies to boost low-carbon industries, but can they succeed?
Can a blindfolded chimpanzee outperform professional fund managers?
Whether the market can outperform professional fund managers has caused debate for years. This article explores the validity of this claim, with an illustrative look into how the events on the fateful day of 9/11 were reflected in the stock market.
An explanation of why the success of rehabilitation during incarceration is limited in the United Kingdom
An evaluative view that looks into the underlying reasons that limit the success of the United Kingdom’s rehabilitation program within prisons.
Oil: an obituary?
News of US oil ‘selling’ for -$37 per barrel left many feeling comically bewildered as to how one of the world’s most important commodities could be worth less than $0. Despite being the lifeblood of industrialised nations and the most important source of energy since the 1950s, oil is facing attack from all directions.
Breaking the funding fence – building the EMDEs
Many successful stories are being written to empower the ideas and innovation for tomorrow. It is about leveraging, mobilising and breaking that fence stifling the flow of funding.
How did Patient H.M. change the course of neuroscience?
Imagine the possibility of not being able to create new memories, but can remember events from decades ago- this what happened when Henry Molaison hippocampi were removed. “H.M was described as ‘like waking from a dream… every day is alone in itself’” and even “underestimated his own age”. In this article, the difficulties H.M faces are described, but also what scientists have discovered that has changed the course of neuroscience.
Made in Laos, written in Thailand, born in England- Colin Cotterill’s Dr Siri Paiboun’s series
“His skills were obtained during his degree level studies in France and despite seeing the wealth of France, he decided to go back to Laos and help his nation“. An interesting review on the Dr. Siri Paiboun series by Colin Cotterill.
What are aerospike engines and how do they compare to bell nozzle engines?
With human endeavours once again reaching the moon and beyond, aerospike engines may become a reality sooner rather than later.
Legalising broadcasting in the United Kingdom’s Crown Court and the step towards transparency
Permitting cameras to broadcast the verdicts of the Crown Court has built on a number of different concepts while increasing the efficiency of accessing information.