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Buried Treasure in Montana – With the help of new fossil discoveries and new technologies, scientists are learning how dinosaurs lived—and died

When he first laid eyes on it, in a small museum in north-central Montana, the famous dinosaur researcher Robert Bakker whipped off his hat and fell to his knees, and tears welled up in his eyes. "It was," he says, "like seeing the Pieta."

Qwest to pay $50 million to settle suit alleging it failed to issue dividends

Qwest also is in settlement discussions related to a massive class-action securities fraud case.

Research Roundup at Montana State University (#249), Gunky pools, Safer picnics, Gentle giants of the sea, Knapweed weevil

Gunky pools The slimy stuff on the bottom of swimming pools is more than just slippery gunk. Researchers at MSU’s Center for Biofilm Engineering say that the slime, called biofilm, may harbor disease-causing bacteria that…

High-tech magnets – Universities use economic-development partnerships to attract other funding

Through their involvement in technology-based economic development, “universities can tap an external source of funding that is beyond state funding, alumni or tuition,” Cherry said.

Spokane – leveraging alumni

When Spokane recognised that there was a crop of productive, contributing citizens slipping through their fingertips they did something about it.

Seattle venture capitalists establish Portland offices

Both firms said this week they’ll establish presences in Portland thanks at least partly to their OIF program participation.

MSU Researchers hope to reduce ‘greenhouse gas’ emissions

Now, a research team headquartered at Montana State University is working on a solution that, if proven feasible, could reduce the emissions from coal-fired plants to almost nothing.

Colorado to invest $25 million in startup firms

Broken down by industry, 40 percent of the money will be devoted to software and technology; 40 percent will go to emerging growth companies, such as biomedical and agribusiness; and 20 percent will go to other categories.

Top 12 Things to Do Before You Hire

HireRight, a preemployment screening agency that works with businesses across the United States, has come up with some best practices for employment background screening. 1. Establish a background check policy. 2. Insist on dates of…

Green Tinge Is Attracting Seed Money to Ventures

Top venture firms on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, Calif., are beginning to show serious interest in the alternative energy sector, though that typically means venturing outside their core expertise.

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Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative - Collaborative program design and execution and integrated programs fostering innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses

Montana Technology Innovation Partnership (MTIP)- Promoting Technology Commercialization in the State of Montana.

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