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Posted by michael on from the 640cc-of-DNA-should-be-enough-for-anyone dept.

jethro200 writes "Popsci.com has an interesting story on the up-and-coming silicon replacements, ranging from DNA to a little molecule called thiol to using atoms in a quantum state. Obviously, these are a long way from being your next desktop, but an interesting article nonetheless."

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  1. Organic, then silicone then saline back to silicon by millisa · · Score: 4, Funny

    Up and coming silicon replacements? But they've been around for decades!

    I thought saline was the newest thing? But hey, if they can get 'em to run quake, I'm all for it. Oh the wonders of technology! . . . Maybe I missed the point . . .