Computer companies in Silicon Valley have been urged to look beyond silicon rather than trying to squeeze every byte out of obsolete technology. The American Physical Society warned that if they did not conduct post-silicon research, Silicon Valley would lose its place as the world's leading centre for computer innovation. SR
In 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights decreed that education was a fundamental, inalienable right. But the latest figures from the Teach the World charity show that the number of children denied the right to education has changed little since 1900 - about 130m. RG
Since Scottish independence in 2005, the question of what to call the rump of the Union has been exercising great minds. 'England and Wales' is cumbersome. Plain old 'England' ignores Welsh sensibilities. Ditto 'Greater England'. 'Albion' has appeal, but do we want to be reminded of perfidy? Most people have just stuck to 'Britain'. Any suggestions? SR
The Birmingham pharmaceutical whiz Cat Cando, 36, has made viewing on the move simple. The Skin Screen is a disposable artificial skin the size of a plaster that sticks to the back of the hand and acts as a monitor to display films from videodisc. RD
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