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Nanoscale Crystals May Be The Future of Silicon

Wire Tap writes: "With all the talk about how silicon is nearing its physical limits in computer systems, and other data processing applications, I found this article quite interesting. "[Brian] Korgel and chemical engineering professor Keith Johnston have found a method to make stable microscopic nanocrystals out of silicon that can emit light. And by toying with the size of the silicon nanostructures, they can change the color of the light that shines through. It can make essentially faster memory and generate less heat and radiate less power.""

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  1. This will revolutionize strip clubs by Kara+B. · · Score: 4, Troll

    5 words:

    Light emitting silicon breast implants.

    Brings a whole new meaning the "check out the headlights on that one."

    Sacred mother of god, we're about to give you boys another reason to stare at a woman's chest while talking to her.

    --
    --Kara
    Before you ask, I already have a boyfriend and he's more of a man than you'll ever be.