by Intel Research 2003 Anywhere, Anytime, Any Device The future is unwiredAnalysts predict that by 2005 there will be 700 million mobile handsets and over 80 million WLANs in use world-wide, and nearly 13 million wireless home networks in place in the United States. Explosive growth of wireless networks and devices will have a huge impact on the core network itself. … [Read more...] about The Future of Communications
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The Future of Music in the Age of Spiritual Machines
by Ray Kurzweil We are moving towards an era of software-based musical instruments, intelligent accompanists, and music as information, says Ray Kurzweil in highlights from his keynote speech at the 2003 Audio Engineering Society convention. Highlights of the Richard C. Heyser Memorial Lecture to the 115th Annual Convention of the Audio Engineering Society on Oct. 11, … [Read more...] about The Future of Music in the Age of Spiritual Machines
An organic market to conquer
by Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality The Hague, September 2000Policy Document on Organic Agriculture, 2001-2004 Contents IntroductionThe ambitionDifficultiesSpearheads of policyFinancial resources Annex: Status of organic agriculture in the Netherlands Introduction The policy document on Food Production and Rural Areas (Voedsel en Groen) … [Read more...] about An organic market to conquer
Towards a strategic vision of life sciences and biotechnology
by EU - Life Sciences and Biotechnology Consultation document 1. TOWARDS A COMPREHENSIVE AND STRATEGIC VISION Scientific and technological progress in the life sciences and modern biotechnology is continuing at a breathtaking pace. At the same time, the potential benefits and implications for individuals, society and the environment have given rise to intense public … [Read more...] about Towards a strategic vision of life sciences and biotechnology
Healthy food for Europe’s citizens
by European Commission Manuscript completed in January 2000 The European Union and food quality Over the last few decades, the public has become increasingly concerned about food safety and quality. Consumers want to be sure that the food they buy in supermarkets or eat in restaurants is safe, nutritious and wholesome, as well as being produced to a certain standard. … [Read more...] about Healthy food for Europe’s citizens