Catch a wave: mathematics
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The technique for turning sound waves into digital signals by recording on paper the air pressure changes cause by musical instruments has been available. A new mathematical technique known as wavelets has been built into a silicon chip to make the process much easier.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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The perfect wave: Canadian property
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The real estate market in Vancouver, British Columbia, is growing rapidly, due mostly to investment by Hong Kong speculators. But the boom may begin to decline, because of overdevelopment of commercial property and fickle investors from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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A tidal wave of drugs
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The problem of illegal drug smuggling in the Caribbean is examined, as are efforts to tackle the problem.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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