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New technique shrinks size of circuitry used in nanotechnology devices

University of ColoradoWashington, April 17 : A University of Colorado at Boulder team, US, has developed a new method of shrinking the size of circuitry used in nanotechnology devices like computer chips and solar cells by using two separate colors of light.

Like current methods in the nanoengineering field, one color of light inscribes a pattern on a substrate, according to CU-Boulder Assistant Professor Robert McLeod of the electrical, computer and energy engineering department.

But, the new system developed by McLeod’s team uses a second color to “erase” the edges of the pattern, resulting in much smaller structures.

Simon and Garfunkel’s Kiwi reunion gig tickets sold out in 17 minutes

 Simon and Garfunkel’s Kiwi reunion gig tickets sold out in 17 minutesWellington, Apr 17 : It seems folk duo Simon and Garfunkel's fans are eagerly awaiting their reunion tour, for the event's tickets sold out within 17 minutes after going on sale.

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel would kick off their tour at Auckland's Vector Arena on June 13, reports The NZPA.

After which they will head to Australia for their reunion gigs.

The last time the pair visited New Zealand was in 1983 with their Summer Evening Tour.

Schwarzenegger to honour Jamie Lee Curtis for charity work

Arnold SchwarzeneggerWashington, Apr 17 : Actor-turned-California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to honour his True Lies co-star Jamie Lee Curtis for her contribution in the field of charity.

Schwarzenegger will confer her with ‘Courage To Care Award’ at the third annual Noche De Ninos Gala at California''s Beverly Hilton Hotel on 9 May (09), reports Contactmusic.

He played Curtis'' secret agent husband in the 1994 action movie.

The benefits of the star-studded will go to young patients at Children''s Hospital Los Angeles.

Agyness Deyn ‘moves on to another rocker lover’

Agyness DeynWashington, April 17 : Agyness Deyn seems to have mended her broken heart with another rocker lover Alex Greenwald, according to reports.

The supermodel, who ended her nine-months romance with Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr in March, was seen holding hands with the Phantom Planet frontman in New York City.

"They looked loved-up as they walked, unaware they had been clocked by photographers,” Contactmusic quoted a source as telling TheLondonPaper. com.

Matt Damon to re-enact American history

Matt Damon, wife welcome baby girlWashington, Apr 17 : Hollywood actor Matt Damon is set to re-enact the American history for a documentary in The History Channel.

Other celebs joining the ‘The Departed’ star to film dramatic performances for ‘The People Speak’ are Viggo Mortensen, Marisa Tomei etc.

The series will shed light on how the country''s democracy was shaped by ordinary Americans.

Damon will appear in a vignette about John Steinbeck''s 1939 novel The Grapes of Wrath, while Tomei will play factory worker Harriet Hanson Robinson.

Jessica Simpson keen to team up with Britney for a comedy sitcom

Jessica Simpson keen to team up with Britney for a comedy sitcomWashington, Apr 17: Pop star Jessica Simpson is keen to team up with fellow pop star Britney Spears for a comedy sitcom, and has even approached her with the idea.

The grapevine has it that Jessica wants to act in buddy comedy with `Hit Me Baby One More Time' hitmaker, based on the lines of much-loved series Laverne and Shirley.

Britney too seems interested, and will indulge in talks with Jessica once her Circus tour is over.

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