Latest Sci/Tech Developments

From CRN's perspective, here's a quick round-up of interesting and potentially relevant recent developments in nanoscale science and technology:

Bacteria could power tiny robots
A strain of bacteria that releases electrons as a waste product could become the secret ingredient for developing fuel cells for spy drones and other small robots. (CNET News)

Virus used to make nanoparticles
UK scientists have used a plant virus to create nanotechnology building blocks. (BBC News)

RFID tags as carriers for computer viruses
Computer scientists in Amsterdam have determined that RFID tags could be used as carriers for computer viruses. . . Things will get even weirder as we move into the fabrication future. (WorldChanging)

A good source of news on enabling technologies for molecular manufacturing is Technology Review's Nanotech Channel. Check it out.

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