MIT reports finer lines for microchips


	MIT reports finer lines for microchips

kmcolo

7-9-2008 9:10 AM

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computers, microchips, physics, technology, alternative energy, solar power

kmcolo says:

Once again, much of our (US) technological prowess is driven by immigrants.

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7-9-2008 11:37 AM

willhelm

That has usually been the case.

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