| A neuron-Like molecular transistor might allow for devices using very little energy. Seeing that even the best laptop can't operate for more than 8-10 hours, for portable computing to be revolutionized we need a revolution in either power consumption reduction or battery capacity.
What I find so interesting in this is the critical importance of material science. Our IT industry has been so enamored with software, for many great reasons, but the hardware development is what allows for further software creativity. Silicon hit the wall in terms of Moore's Law and Intel switched to the new Hafnium based wafers to allow for greater CPU performance. This neuron-like development is exciting. Screw Skynet. :P |