Photos: Intel's science fair

Andrew Chen, director of research at Intel, answers questions about exploratory research programs like the ones displayed on Wednesday in Santa Clara. Long-term research at Intel can move into some very different directions from the company's core business, but Intel thinks it's necessary to fund such research in order to keep on top of changes in technology and how people want to use technology, Chen said.

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