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    Hewlett-Packard researchers will unveil a major breakthrough in the field of nanotechnology, a milestone in the company's goal to build chips based on "molecular grids".

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    A Carnegie Mellon University professor known for predicting the evolution of super-capable robots says he's just given robots better eyesight.

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  • IBM finds new way to make nanotubes

    Researchers at IBM have revealed a new process for fabricating carbon nanotubes that could be incorporated into processors, a breakthrough that could lead to more powerful computers in the coming decades.

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