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The traditional relationship between the developed world and developing one is about to be turned on its head. New scientific training programs will allow Africans to exploit their own national resources, rather than outside interests exploiting them. Millions of dollars in grants to several African science institutions will train local researchers lead operations to discover, mine, and use the rich mineral resources found in many African nations. While some of the money will go to medical training and efforts to preserve the coastal environments on the vast continent, I am most intrigued by the money that's going to materials science. More »
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