The school year starts in Catalonia with 90,000 laptop computers, nine times more than last year and double the number when school recessed for summer break. In numerical terms, then, the program eduCAT1x1, is a recognized success for all the students in Catalonia, a territory leading the launch of an initiative considered to be key to the transition to an information society.

XAVIER PUJOL GEBELLÍ | OCTOBER 8TH, 2010

The United Nations summit devoted to the analysis of the Millennium Development Goals, held in New York, was focused especially on the level of economic aid pledged by richer countries. However, little has been said about science, especially in two areas crucial to development, food and health.

XAVIER PUJOL GEBELLÍ | SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2010

The involvement of pharmaceutical companies in the definition of a disease is a proven formula for increasing the number of patients requiring medical care and treatment. The pharmaceutical industry defends its legitimate financial interests, but these interests can mean unnecessary health costs and a public health problem.

GONZALO CASINO | SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2010

In 2009, the Spanish ICT market lost more than 12,000 jobs. That trend could continue in the coming years. Has the moment arrived when our technicians, especially the younger ones, are thinking about packing their bags? Now, as the new academic year is getting under way, is a good time to find the answer.

ALFRED COMIN | SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2010