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SCI-TECH: New technology to help soak up oil spills

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June 26, 2008

New technology to help soak up oil spills

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(NECN: Boston, Mass.) - It works like a paper towel -- new technology to help clean up oil spills.

Tim Miller of the Museum of Science in Boston joins NECN for this "Sci-Tech Today" segment.

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