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Published online 19 November 2008 | Nature | doi:10.1038/456291a
Middle East synchrotron on the lookout for funds
Jordan facility needs final donations to construct machine.
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US$150 million (baksheesh overhead) with petroleum at a mere $60/bbl is 2.5 million bbl. 1 bbl is 159 liters or about 0.82 g/cm^3, hence 326,000 tonnes. ULCC and VLCC oil tankers carry cargos of 200,000 dwt or greater. Two laden oil tankers pay for the thing. Solicit charity at home.