Turning toxins into diamonds in Minnesota lab
In Minneapolis, University of Minnesota engineers use a plasma reactor to convert toxic PCBs and other carbon liquids into diamonds. Tiny diamonds require 60 billion to equal a carat, with potential applications from drill bits to eyeglasses and an estimated market near 40 billion dollars, despite energy and scale challenges.
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Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Emil Pfender
Pfender
Joachim Heberlein
Steven Girshick
University of Minnesota Technology
Biotech roadblocks removed ease for new genetic products
President Bush directs federal agencies to cut red tape for genetically engineered plants bacteria and animals. Agencies will require notice of small scale tests but no full data until broader testing or clear risk justifies further review. Growing a 4 billion to 50 billion industry by decade's end hinges on faster regulatory action.
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Paul Recer
Washington
U.S
Bush
Food and Drug Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
United States
Night skies over Antelope Valley spark UFO debate
Eyewitness reports from California deserts describe triangular stealth aircraft and vast black wings seen near aviation hubs. Officials deny existing models, while observers link sightings to F-117A flights and rumors of Aurora and Desert Storm-era projects amid hush‑hush secrecy claims.
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Antelope Valley
California
High Desert
Popular Mechanics
Air Force
Defense Budget Project
Betsy Freeman
Northrop
Pentagon
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