The Government plan to pass a new bill which will deal with many problems of our Digital Age.It includes:Taking action against illegal file-sharing forcing ISPs to take action against infringers. This includes the controversial measure which could see repeat offenders cut offAmending the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act if in future new communications technologies allow content to be copied in new waysA new duty on Ofcom to encourage investment the spread of next-generation broadband. Part ... Read Full Story

With an uncertain future and a rapidly expanding human population, how are we going to avoid famine on a massive scale?1 Hold on to waterThe UN Food and Agriculture Organization says irrigated areas must expand by 11 per cent by 2025, yet the ancient aquifers that feed much of the world's food production are running dry.2 Stop ploughingFor 1000 years, farmers have turned over the top layer of soil to bury and kill weed seeds. This is expensive, damages soils and releases greenhouse gases.3 Go... Read Full Story

The race is on to build a supersonic car capable of travelling 1,000 mph (1609 km/h)3 teams are invovled: the Bloodhound SSC Team from the UK, and Canadian-American (Northearn Eagle) and Australian competitors.The existing land speed record is 800 mph, which is held by the UK team.The Northern Eagle team are not actually building a car at all. They are converting a rocket for land!This reminds me of the X-Prize which was the attempt to put a private rocket into space and return it safely.The ... Read Full Story

How will the UK supply the increasing demand for power in the future?Fossil fuels? Nuclear power? Renewable energy?We have to consider financial cost, impact on the enviroment, public safety, and the quantity/volume that can be delivered.Have a look at the BBC's energy calculator to see if you can decide what you think is the best way for the future:http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/uk/06/electricity_calc/html/1.stm Read Full Story

From BBC News:Brazil has often been derided as the eternal country of the future. But now, it seems, that future has a date: 2026.Brazil is stronger than before it went into recession, says Guido MantegaAt present, Brazil is the fifth-largest country in the world and has the fifth-largest population as well.But in 17 years' time, it will also be the fifth-largest economy in the world, says its finance minister, Guido Mantega."These figures are from the Economist Intelligence Unit," he told an... Read Full Story

A public vote to find the best inventions uncovered the following results:1st place - X-ray machines2nd place - Penicillin3rd place - DNA double helix4th place - Apollo 10 capsule5th place - V2 Rocket Engine6th place - Stephenson's Rocket7th place - Pilot ACE Computer8th place - Steam Engine9th place - Model T Ford10th place - Electric TelegraphSource: BBC News Read Full Story

This year's winners with the very interersting Wal-Mart presentation were:Stuart AnnettsRyan BarnstapleCalum InnesThe class was judged by Miss Dunlop's S3 Administration class and Head Judge PC Jim Foy.Well done to the winners and to everyone who took part. The slides will be available on www.slideshare.net Read Full Story

Just a bit of prior warning to senior pupils!This year's AB test will take place on the following dates:Higher Business Management19th November 2009Higher Administration20th November 2009Remember these tests are designed to judge how you are performing. They are as important as prelims, make no mistake about it!Higher Business Management AB Test will be a 50 mark paper, made up of past paper questions. This is half a prelim since we will have only covered about half the course by then.Make no... Read Full Story

Tonight on BBC 1 at Midnight (great time for pupils to watch... NOT!) the best TV show in the world is back. Forget grumpy Alan Sugar and his UK version.The Apprentice with Donald Trump is the original and best show! We're finally getting to see Season Four after a lengthy gap of two years.So what makes Trump's version so good?Well it is actually pretty educational and of course it is entertaining. The characters on the show make some of the craziest decisions known to man!I normally don't ge... Read Full Story

TWhen you have been No. 1 in any industry, the only was is down. This happened to Nokia, the Finnish mobile phone giant.Nokia makes beautiful phones, but they needed to offer extra funtcions to keep up with Apple. To create a smartphone!The iPhone has become the gold standard by which all other mobiles are measured. Nokia has lost substantial ground in the North American cell phone market. Apple, according to Nokia, has gotten a free ride since the iPhone launched—a very fast ride. Apple comm... Read Full Story