Foldable and stretchable, silicon circuits conform to many shapes
By JAMES E. KLOEPPEL, Physical Sciences Editor
Scientists have developed a new form a stretchable silicon integrated circuit than can wrap around complex shapes such as spheres, body parts and aircraft wings....
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Illinois leads effort to bring parallel computing to the mass market
By tech.com editors
The University of Illinois has teamed with Microsoft and Intel to help software developers prepare for multi-core processor wave...
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Illinois Researchers discover how HIV protein enters cells
By DIANA YATES, Life Sciences Editor
Scientists at Illinois have figured out how a protein associated with the HIV virus crosses cell membranes. Improved therapeutics expected...
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New postage stamp honors

Illinois physicist John Bardeen
By tech.com editors
A stamp commemorating the achievements of former University of Illinois faculty member and two-time Nobel Prize-winner John Bardeen was unveiled at a ceremony in early March 2008...
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Food vs. Fuel Debate
By MELISSA MITCHELL
The food vs. fuel debate is real and can only be expected to intensify in the near future as countries continue to expand the use of food crops like corn and soybeans for fuel production. Choices need to be made on how much land should be used for fuel vs. food and feed...
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Flash Index
Flash Index
Apr 08
102.8
down

Mar 08
103.4
down

Feb 08
104.1
up

Jan 07
103.8
down

As of 5/ 1/ 2008

Flash Index down
The Flash Index is the first barometer of the condition of Illinois' economy