290,000,000,000,000,000,000. This is the estimated number of bytes stored by humanity in 2007. A study published in Science Express, which involved a researcher from the Open University of Catalonia, has measured the ability of existing technology in the world, both digital and analog, to store, communicate, and calculate information

STAFF | FEBRUARY 22ND, 2011

The latest smart phones, tablet computers and a universal charger are among some of the technological innovations on show at the Mobile World Congress, taking place from February 14-17 in Barcelona. Having bounced back strong from the recession, the industry faces the new challenge of how to avert the collapse of mobile phone networks

STAFF | FEBRUARY 15TH, 2011

The so-called “Fibre-to-the-home” network is a new universal fiber-optic network born from research carried out by the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. This broadband fiber-optic network will have many more features and be able to reach each and every European household

STAFF | FEBRUARY 8TH, 2011

On September 14, 2009, the online journal of science and innovation Global Talent News was presented in a ceremony at the IMAX Port Vell in Barcelona. A year later, Global Talent continues to grow and is being reinforced by a synergy with Talència’s other portal, Recerca i Acció.