April 4, 2003

Hearing on Nanotechnology Attracts Scientists Favoring Big Spending Increases

Technology experts asked Congress in March to support increased federal spending on nanotechnology research, so that university scientists can develop computers that are smaller, faster, and store more information.

The experts, including researchers from academic institutions, government agencies, and private companies, spoke at a hearing of the Science Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. Members are considering a bill, HR 766, that would authorize spending to help the