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Nanotechnology Companies Planning to Sell Shares - New York Times

Nurtured by billions of dollars in government grants and venture investments, nanotechnology companies are getting ready to go public.

Silicon Valley Shaped by Technology and Traffic - New York Times

Silicon Valley is a collection of remarkably local clusters based on industry niches, skills, school ties, traffic patterns, ethnic groups and even weekend sports teams.

China Grabs West’s Smoke-Spewing Factories - New York Times

In its rush to recreate the industrial revolution that made the West rich, China has absorbed most of the major industries that once made the West dirty.

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At 71, Physics Professor Is a Web Star - New York Times

Walter H. G. Lewin, a physics professor at M.I.T., has found devotees across the country with his online lectures.

The Green House as Classroom - New York Times

Green show houses are appearing across the country, spreading a message about environmentally conscious building.

Nanovideo captures motion of RNA molecules in 3-D

PhysOrg news: Nanovideo captures motion of RNA molecules in 3-D

Scientists Find Good News About Methane Bubbling Up From the Ocean Floor Near Santa Barbara

PhysOrg news: Scientists Find Good News About Methane Bubbling Up From the Ocean Floor Near Santa Barbara

'Nanocavity' Sensor Detects Virus-Sized Particles

PhysOrg news: 'Nanocavity' Sensor Detects Virus-Sized Particles

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AFP: Descendants of Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse break away from US

The Year's 10 Craziest Ways to Hack the Earth

In response to growing concerns over the planet's future, scientists are proposing some radical ideas to combat global warming.

Traffic jam mystery solved by mathematicians

PhysOrg news: Traffic jam mystery solved by mathematicians

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | 'Active glacier found' on Mars

A probable active glacier is identified on the surface of Mars for the first time.