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Next generation broadband access, April 2008
This POSTnote examines next generation access (NGA) technologies, demand for them and deployments worldwide. It looks at the debate over who should invest in NGA and when, and considers policy issues such as international competitiveness and geographical variations.
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Synthetic biology, January 2008
This POSTnote outlines recent developments, the possible applications and risks of synthetic biology and examines policy options for the development and governance of the research. Synthetic biology, January 2008. POSTnote 08/298.
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Smart materials and systems, January 2008
Smart materials and systems, January 2008. POSTnote 08/299.
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Next generation telecoms networks, December 2007
Next generation telecoms networks, December 2007. POSTnote 07/296.
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New industries in the deep sea, July 2007
New industries in the deep sea, July 2007. POSTnote 07/288.
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Urban flooding, July 2007
This POSTnote sets out the current approaches to managing urban drainage and examines proposals for improving them. Urban flooding, July 2007. POSTnote 07/289.
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Electronic waste, July 2007
This POSTnote outlines the types of Waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) and examines the implementation and potential impacts of the legislation. Electronic waste, July 2007. POSTnote 07/291.
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Better brains, June 2007
This POSTnote reviews existing methods of cognitive enhancement along with likely future developments, and considers the regulatory and ethical questions that they pose. Better brains, June 2007. POSTnote 07/285.
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Energy and sewage, April 2007
This POSTnote evaluates options for sewage treatment in terms of energy conservation and renewable energy generation. Energy and sewage, April 2007. POSTnote 07/282.
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Speed cameras,May 2004
Speed cameras, May 2004. POSTnote 04/218. This briefing provides an overview of UK speed enforcement policy, focussing on speed cameras
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The Sun and Space Weather, November 1999
Last August’s total eclipse of the Sun focussed popular attention on solar science . Beyond this transient spectacle, the increasing use of near-Earth space by satellites provides a strong economic incentive for greater knowledge of Sun-Earth interactions. The disruptions these can cause on Earth, could well increase as the next maximum in solar activity approaches.
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UK Teleworking, June 1995
Information and communications technologies are making the site of work less important, radically changing many working practices.
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Waste derived fuels and cement kilns
This POSTnote examines the technical aspects of burning waste-derived fuels in cement kilns and the issues raised. POSTnote 60. POST. 1995.
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