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A Traffic Control System For Molecules
Roland Piquepaille writes "Our cells contain small protein factories which have to deliver materials inside the cell via a network of microtubules. And the transportation is carried out by biomolecular motors. Now, researchers from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands have built a traffic control system able to force individual molecules to choose between 'roads' by applying strong electrical fields locally at Y-junctions. This traffic control system can potentially lead to new nano-fabrication techniques. Read more for additional references and pictures showing how this traffic system works."
no doubt once perfected this technology can be used to make the undesirables (of the week) of society productive citizens by manipulating their cellular function to emit consumer goods, of course it won't do them any good but, look on the bright side, "CHEAP STUFF!!" and fewer undesirables polluting freedom, it's a win win.
Traffic on roads is not controlled, if it was, none of us could ever be charged with speeding etc.
There are places where the networks are not touching,and there are places where they are-Boeing's Lori Gunter
I don't know about the rest of the world...
But here in California, when the DOT or a city installs "Traffic Controllers" is makes things MUCH WORSE. From installing Stop & Go lights on freeway onramps (Yes, on the on ramp!) to replacing stopsigns in low traffic areas in residential areas... All it seems to do is cause a back up of stacked cars for miles.
And best yet, they do it with tax dollars. $500,000 or so per installed intersection. for what? to increase delays? waste more fuel? piss people off? Insanity, I say!