Boffins promise caffeine boost for energy-efficient TVs

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New technique inspired by coffee stains could cut cost of energy-efficient LCD and plasma TVs

Inspired by the ring-shaped stains left by spilled coffee, scientists have developed a more efficient technique for making the ultra-thin coatings used on the screens of energy-efficient LCD and plasma...

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