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Blossoming technology: GE scientists imitate lotus plant, nano-treat metals to repel water

Sunday, November 30, 2008

By James Schlett
Gazette Reporter

At GE Global Research in Niskayuna, scientiests have spent the past four years attempting to turn the lotus’ poetic qualities into nanotechnology products that could revolutionize GE’s energy, aviation and healthcare arms....

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