The Palestinian region of the Gaza Strip has been under a permanent blockade by Israel and Egypt since 2007. Both countries imposed a temporary blockade […]
Author Archives: Mathew Emmanuel Pineda
Room-Temperature Superconductor Explained
A superconductor is a material that exhibits superconductivity. It loses all electrical resistance and expels magnetic flux fields when cooled down to a certain temperature […]
The Legacy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
Julius Robert Oppenheimer or J. Robert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist and nuclear physicist who has been credited as the “father of the atomic […]
Causes of Hyperinflation: Explanations and Examples
Hyperinflation is a phenomenon or situation that occurs when the prices of goods and services rise more than 50 percent per month. It is specifically […]
The Relationship Between Corruption and Poverty
Corruption leads to poverty. Poverty also promotes corruption. These two phenomena create an interlocking and self-reinforcing loop that supplements and sustains each. The vicious cyclical […]
Corruption Involving Sovereign Wealth Funds: A Discussion
A sovereign wealth fund can bring forth numerous benefits to a country if handled with expertise, integrity, and diligence. However, despite its advantages, having one […]
Sovereign Wealth Fund: Advantages and Disadvantages
A sovereign wealth fund or SWF is an investment fund created and owned by the national government of a sovereign country and managed by a […]
Sub-6 GHz 5G vs mmWave 5G: Difference
The sub-6 GHz frequency bands and the millimeter wave or mmWave spectrum are two frequency specifications defined and allocated for 5G technology. Fundamentally, the entire […]
Bank Run: Causes and Effects
A run on a bank or a bank run is a situation in which a large number of depositors withdraw their money from a bank […]
UK Semiconductor Strategy Explained: Purpose and Goals
The United Kingdom has an established semiconductor industry known for its strong design capabilities. It is home to notable semiconductor companies like Arm, which is […]