Lithography becomes political pork

Article Abstract:

Over 50% of the $60-million budget allocated to the Dept. of Defense's lithography research program has been spent on projects which hardly benefit the US lithography sector. In most cases, it was evident that legislators usurped their authority for their own interests.

Finance, Industrial research, Political aspects, Lithography (Printing), Federal aid to research, Government aid to research, Lithography

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Resistance fighting

Article Abstract:

Scientists are considering an approach that will create an alternative to genetically engineered Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) crops. The approach involves insertion of a bacterium's cloned genes in a variety of plants to stimulate production of their own pesticide.

Bacillus thuringiensis, Biopesticides

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Beam it up

Article Abstract:

Researchers at the University of Michigan are seeking to develop minute radio and telephone systems through the use of microscopic resonating beams. These structures may actually serve as the frequency- and oscillating mediums of radios and telephones.

Usage, Innovations, Telecommunications systems, University of Michigan, Telecommunication systems, Resonant vibration

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