what tech do you think we humans use to build electronics and circuits so small?

take for example, fiber optics or tiny microprocessors that can fit into the eye of a needle, or nano machines…i mean -u dont assemble them with bare hands right? i m curious

Clayton tech firm born at WU rarer than it should be

Clayton tech firm born at WU rarer than it should be
Seven years ago, Global Velocity’s data security technology was an interesting invention in Washington University’s Advanced Research Lab. Now it’s the basis of a company with 17 employees, $21 million in funding from investors and the beginnings of a commercial customer base.

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Bill Joy on Sun’s downfall, Microsoft’s prospects, green tech (Q&A)

Bill Joy on Sun’s downfall, Microsoft’s prospects, green tech (Q&A)
Sun Microsystems co-founder talks about the Oracle takeover, what’s going on with Microsoft, and the status of green technology–the area Joy focuses on now as a venture capitalist.

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Suicides roil Chinese tech giant

Suicides roil Chinese tech giant
Psychologists and Buddhist monks have come to console workers. There is a suicide hotline, piped-in music and a stress-release center where workers are invited to hit a punching bag with a picture of their supervisor.

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EU project seeks to revive children’s interest in Czech tech

EU project seeks to revive children’s interest in Czech tech
The ‘Starttech’ project in the Czech university town of Liberec seeks to raise interest in the technical sciences among elementary and secondary school pupils. Project managers believe they are succeeding in their goals, but criticised the administrative burden they must face in dealing with EU regional funds. EurActiv.cz reports.

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