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Technology Research News November 19, 2003 Kimberly Patch	Physics tackles processor problem The difference between problems that parallel processing computers are good at solving and those they are not is a bit like the difference between water and ice. Pinpointing the boundary between easy and hard parallel processing problems is a physics puzzle that could lead to better parallel processing software.
Technology Research News November 19, 2003	Molecular memory is electric Researchers from Osaka Kyoiku University in Japan have found a way to use a single molecule to store computer information.
Technology Research News November 19, 2003	Liquid Crystal Tunes Fiber Researchers have combined photonic crystal and liquid crystal to make an optical fiber whose properties can change according to temperature. The combination allows the researchers to change the properties of the light inside the fiber.
Technology Research News November 19, 2003	Nanotubes fortify plastic film Researchers have developed an inexpensive process for making a nanotube-polymer composite that allows for close control of the density and position of the nanotubes.
Technology Research News November 19, 2003	Plastic display circuit shines Researchers from the University of Tokyo have taken a step forward by fabricating on a glass surface a circuit that contains an organic light-emitting diode and an organic thin-film transistor. The diode was bright enough to be used in a display, according to the researchers.
Technology Research News November 19, 2003	Model leverages nano tethers Researchers from the University of Michigan have shown in computer simulations that it is possible to cause structures like sheets, wires and tubes to spontaneously assemble by starting with nanoparticles that have long, tether-like molecules attached, then causing the tethers and nanoparticles to part.
Technology Research News November 19, 2003	Stamp Forms Organic Laser Researchers have found a class of materials that promises to improve organic electronic components like lasers, light-emitting diodes, and waveguides. Light-emitting diodes are a key component of computer screens, and waveguides channel light.
CFO November 17, 2003 Peter Krass	Nanotech What do you get when you mix chemistry, biology, physics, and computing? Something small, and huge. Nanotechnology is the science of manipulating individual atoms and molecules to create materials, devices, and systems with enhanced physical properties.
IndustryWeek December 1, 2003	R&D Stars Shine Past accomplishments and promising futures characterize these researchers and engineers who continue to push the boundaries of technical and scientific achievement.
IndustryWeek December 1, 2003 John Teresko	Technologies Of The Year -- Making A Material Difference Aluminum Vehicle Technology (AVT) from Alcan Inc. helped Jaguar introduce its 2004 XJ, an industry-first use of rivet-bonding, monocoque (unit body) construction.
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