Maxwell's Demon Soon A Reality?

DMiax writes "Reuters reports that a group of scientists from University of Edimburgh may have realized a nanomolecular engine - a Maxwell's Demon. The device selects and traps other molecules based on their direction of motion. Physicist James Maxwell first imagined the nano-scale device in 1867, and the research team cites him as the basis for their understanding of how lights, heat, and molecules interact. The device is powered by light, and may spur advances in nano-scale technology to new heights in coming years."

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What I'm wondering (off topic)

[Robber Baron]

What I'm wondering, is how many of those girls in that dating site that was featured in one of the ads that this story linked to are going to wind up getting asked for dates now, due to the inundation of desperate, geeky basement-dwellers?

Re:Off Topic - But WTF is Opinion Center Intel

[Lord_Dweomer]

Since there is a lack of an appropriate place to discuss this disturbing and unwelcome new addition to Slashdot, I've decided that I'll just start spamming the Opinion Center until they do something about it. I recommend you all do the same. Maybe if Intel sees enough hate spewed their way they won't want to have that thing there since it will be filled with negativity. I won't be surprised in the least if Taco comes out and says our only option for removal is subscribing to /.