#King’s College London

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Richard during a Q&A session at the KCL Film Society in London, UK. (October 8, 2024)

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[materialsscienceandengineering]

An enzyme used in laundry detergent can recycle single-use plastics within 24 hours

Scientists at King's College London have developed an innovative solution for recycling single-use bioplastics commonly used in disposable items such as coffee cups and food containers. The novel method of chemical recycling, published in Cell Reports Physical Science, uses enzymes typically found in biological laundry detergents to "depolymerize"—or break down—landfill-bound bioplastics. Rapidly converting the items into soluble fragments within just 24 hours, the process achieves full degradation of the bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA). The approach is 84 times faster than the 12-week-long industrial composting process used for recycling bioplastic materials. This discovery offers a widespread recycling solution for single-use PLA plastics, as the team of chemists at King's found that in a further 24 hours at a temperature of 90°C, the bioplastics break down into their chemical building blocks. Once converted into monomers—single molecules—the materials can be turned into equally high-quality plastic for multiple reuse.

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[spiritundaunted]

When the King & Queen danced with students...

In 1945 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth visited Imperial College to commemorate the centenary of the Royal College of Science. The King gave a memorable speech that was extremely well received by the students. And then, quite unplanned, they made an appearance at the College’s Centenary Ball in the Albert Hall. Here's what happened...

"There came a moment when six of us girls found ourselves talking to the Royal couple on our own. We knew that the King and Queen loved ballroom dancing and I said “would your majesties like to join us?” and she looked at him with a sparkle in her eye and said “It would be fun wouldn’t it!” On that spontaneous invitation they came with us – out of the back door of the room and across to the Albert Hall! " --- Gwyneth Rankin (BSc ARCS Botany 1944)

"By pure chance we found ourselves dancing on a sparsely populated promenade arena when the King and Queen appeared in the stalls immediately above us. I retain the vivid image of a smiling King then turning to the Queen, proffering his hand in an invitation to dance [❤️!!] and how they began to dance, with not a single security person in attendance, in a close proximity to a few couples – including ourselves." --- Manfred Kosten (Mining Geology 1949)

On the King's remarks that day...

"...We students were all standing in the centre of the hall and we showed the then normal sign of student approval at appropriate times, by stamping noisily on the floor. This interrupted his speech, but noticed that he started laughing and became visibly more relaxed and a rapport developed. Some days later, we heard that the College authorities had intended to give us a major dressing down for this but had been snookered by a personal message form the King, saying that he had not enjoyed an evening so much for some time! " --- Alan Burdett (Mechanical Engineering 1950)

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Some thoughts....

I wish there were photos or film of Bertie & Elizabeth dancing - I long to see them do so! It is often repeated that they were both elegant and accomplished dancers.

Bertie seemed to particularly enjoy interacting with young people. I think they appealed to the lighter, boyish part of his character. What a keeper, he was!

Listen to the whole speech the King made that day here. Foot stamping and all!

[tomorrowusa]

Fareed Zakaria reflects on two global surveys which, despite recent headlines, seem to say that people around the world are turning their backs on autocracy.

I tend to groan at "feel good" stories which are not grounded in reality. But Mr. Zakaria may be on to something with this new data.

What roughly amounts to America's approval rating has gone up in other countries since 2019. At the same time, people are more wary of Russia, China, Iran, and Israel. Being an oppressor doesn't do your popularity a lot of good.

Democracy is messy and it has many more moving parts than autocracy. It requires personal involvement to be maintained. There's no such thing as a slacker democracy.

[thepastisalreadywritten]

[floweringpear]

september 21, 2023

royal courts of justice

[yamnbananas]

Let’s Reflect

[usanews-now]

Study reveals genetic predisposition for Lupus may protect against Covid-19 infection - Times of India

Study reveals genetic predisposition for Lupus may protect against Covid-19 infection – Times of India

LONDON: Some genetic variations may give protection against the effects of viral infection while increasing the likelihood of developing autoimmune disorders. A study published in the open-access journal PLOS Genetics by David Morris and Timothy Vyse at King’s College London, UK and colleagues suggested that genetic predisposition for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may be protective against…

[insidecroydon]

'Light at end of tunnel' for London NHS after June cyber attack

Four months after a malicious cyber attack on IT systems serving major hospitals in south London, the NHS says that it is in “the final stages of recovery” and “nearly all services are now up and running”. “There is still work ahead of us… but thankfully we now see light at the end of this tunnel,” according to one senior official. Pathology services provider Synnovis suffered the hack attack on…

[non-conventionnel]

Anton Sammut's The Secret Gospel of Jesus AD 0-78 reveals long-suppressed secret teachings from Jesus and Mary Magdalene. Through detailed research, this historical novel challenges traditional beliefs, offering insights that promote spiritual liberation and a deeper understanding beyond religious control.

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[edumentor]

A Comprehensive Guide to King’s College London Medical School

Introduction to King’s College London Medical School

King’s College London (KCL) Medical School, one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the world, has a storied history that dates back to 1829. Over nearly two centuries, KCL has established itself as a leader in medical education and research, consistently ranking among the top medical schools globally. The institution’s reputation for excellence is built on a foundation of rigorous academic standards, cutting-edge research, and a commitment to producing highly skilled medical professionals.

The medical school at KCL is renowned for its comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical clinical experience. This approach ensures that students are well-prepared to meet the challenges of modern medicine. The school’s mission is to advance health and well-being through high-quality education, research, and clinical practice. It aims to produce graduates who are not only proficient in medical science but also compassionate and ethical practitioners.

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Richard during a Q&A session at the KCL Film Society in London, UK. (October 8, 2024)

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[whats-in-a-sentence]

Peter Neumann, professor of security studies at King's College London and founder of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR), contends that the two major extremism threats will be jihadist and far-right extremist in nature.

"Going Dark: The Secret Social Lives of Extremists" - Julia Ebner

[downthetubes]

Open University puts out a call for Editorial Cartoonists

A competition, to match cartoonists up with socially-minded academics to collaborate on a series of images that make the latest research about pressing social challenges accessible to general audiences, closes next week

Supported by the Open Societal Challenges Fund and the British Association for the Study of Religions, the Open University, King’s College London and PitikBulag cartoon collective have launched a competition to match cartoonists up with socially-minded academics to collaborate on a series of images that make the latest research about pressing social challenges accessible to general…

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