Quantum Computing

There's a pretty good quantum computing 101 on this bbc website
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7085019.stm
The Janus computer operates on quantum principles. Its liquid state allows quantum behaviour to operate in a controlled way.
Picture courtesy of BBC website

Science Saved My Soul.

The book contains technologies that people are working on around the world right now. I've just pushed their possibilities forward. The same goes for the climate, society and politics of Alister's world. They are all within reach. Some frighteningly so. This video captures the essence of the story; that science will continue to increasingly permeate our lives, until it touches our very soul.
 

The Rise of the UK Private Security Companies

The BBC News website has an excellent article on the success and profitability of Private Security Companies, 
Read about how these private security companies made millions from the 2003 and 2004 Iraq wars by providing convoy escorts, armed security personnel, training for Iraqi security services.
These are the template for Credence Security Services in 'The Cloud Connection'.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11521579