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A $1 billion 'ghost town' is to be built in the United States' New Mexico in the name of scientific research, the Daily Telegraph reported.

The town, which will be modeled on a town of 35,000 people, will have roads, houses and commercial buildings, but will have no residents.

Scientists hope to use the new 'town' to research innovations in renewable energy as well as intelligent traffic systems and next generation wireless networks.

The project, which will create 350 jobs initially, will see an entire town built. The houses will even have working lavatories and washing machines. Building is scheduled to begin on June 30. （点击《每日电讯报》查看原文）

美国新墨西哥州建“鬼镇”

       美国将斥资10亿美元在新墨西哥州建造一座用于科研的“鬼镇”。

       据英国《每日电讯报》报道，这座城镇将以拥有35000人的镇子为模型，公路、民房、商业建筑应有尽有，但就是不会有人居住。

       科学家希望利用这座新城镇来对可再生能源、智能交通系统、以及下一代无线网络中出现的创新成果进行研究。

       据悉，小镇建设将在6月30日开工，一开始就会创造350个工作岗位。另外，小镇所有的民房里都将安装可以正常使用的卫生间和洗衣机。

(China.org.cn May 10, 2012)