How much bang for the buck?
Article Abstract:
An analysis of the return-on-investment by semiconductor manufacturers shows that such application of a model yields unique results. The model showed that years in which high levels of research and development yielded little profit, and when products were made available, profits soared.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1996
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Why only one big bang?
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Facts behind the origin of the universe are not known, yet a majority of astronomers and other scientists accept the big bang theory. The acceptance of the prevailing theory is criticized, since no solid proof exists, and some research has countered the theory.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
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