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Researchers Build "Squishy" Memory Device

Posted by samzenpus on from the memory-stuck-between-my-fingers dept.

ShipLives writes "Researchers have developed a memory device that is soft and functions well in wet environments, which could lead to new biocompatible electronic devices. 'We’ve created a memory device with the physical properties of Jell-O,' says Dr. Michael Dickey, an assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at NC State and co-author of a paper describing the research."

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  1. There's approximately 24 meg in... by Dexter+Herbivore · · Score: 4, Funny

    There's approximately 24 megabytes of data in a single ejaculation, that sounds related to a memory device that is soft and functions well in wet environments... sorry... oh my gods I'm sorry. I just HAD to go there. Also re-reading that, I think I need a prescription for Viagra.

    1. Re:There's approximately 24 meg in... by Dexter+Herbivore · · Score: 2

      Dr. Michael *DICK*ey, functions well in wet environments. Did anyone actually expect me to be able ignore that?

    2. Re:There's approximately 24 meg in... by RivenAleem · · Score: 4, Funny

      That explains why peer-to-peer file sharing is so satisfying.

  2. Puddin' Pops by Mordok-DestroyerOfWo · · Score: 2

    'We’ve created a memory device with the physical properties of Jell-O,' says Dr. Michael Dickey, an assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at NC State and co-author of a paper describing the research."

    Brought to you by Bill Cosby!

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  3. Message from the Orz... by MobileTatsu-NJG · · Score: 3, Funny

    I am *expanding!* It is so much *squishy* to *store* for you!
    *Campers* are the best! I have *anticipation* and then what?
    Better parties in *the middle* for sure.

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  4. WTF is Jell-O by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Interesting

    For those of you who don't know what Jell-O is: it's a desert made from gelatin, which is made from animal bones.

    Yes, it's disgusting. But it's red and tastes like cherry!

    Don't ask how they make it red, it's even worst than the gelatin part.

    1. Re:WTF is Jell-O by itsdapead · · Score: 2

      Actually... sometimes it is... Just to confuse everyone:

      In Britain (ex pat living in US) we have TWO things called Jelly

      ...yes, the world of confectionary, cakes and desserts is truly a minefield for the US/GB traveller. A cookie is a biscuit... unless its a cookie, and ask for a muffin and its fifty/fifty whether you get a rich, circular bread roll or a US style hypertrophied fairy cake. Even we can't decide whether a "biscuit" (US) is a "scone" (long o) or "scon" (short o).

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    2. Re:WTF is Jell-O by CptNerd · · Score: 2

      Memories, mammaries, same thing. Or, they soon will be...

      So women would start including number of bytes in their measurements.

      They would use special bras to squeeze the last bit of storage...

      Oh hell, I'd better stop there...

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  5. Has Stargate taught us nothing?!?!?!?! by SengirV · · Score: 2

    It's all crystals. You guys are going in the WRONG DIRECTION!!!!!!

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  6. Compression by Spazed · · Score: 2

    Squishy eh? How does it compress?

  7. Re:Finally by jojoba_oil · · Score: 2

    I wonder how durable the devices are...

    Probably about as durable as Jell-O

  8. No Star Trek Fans? by camperdave · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Are there no Star Trek fans online today? I thought for sure there would be references to bio-neural gel packs by now.

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    1. Re:No Star Trek Fans? by impaledsunset · · Score: 4, Funny

      Of course there are Star Trek fans, it's just that we all hate Voyager.