Could honey be the secret to greener computing? | All Science. No Fiction.

Researchers explore honey as a substitute for silicon in crucial memristors
Scientists from Washington State University’s Vancouver campus have engineered honey-based computer parts that could lead to a generation of more sustainable and energy-efficient computers.
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[@tylerknight99]

insane production quality!

[@user-xz8bi1yj6b]

I realize this comment might cause "eye rolls" but...what about the bees that make the honey? I mean, this technology looks like it could be developed for many applications, not just our phones and home computers. So, where will they get the honey? How much honey, annually, will they need once this thing is up and running? How will this affect bee lives and populations that are already struggling with pesticide, climate warming and loss of habitat issues? Just wondering...

[@daoistimmortal]

I am curious if you realize that honey from the bear sold in stores is diluted with corn syrup to stop it from crystalizing and make it more portable. So is the chemical compound you are referring to specific to honey or is it just a sugar molecule that is also in corn syrup or is it the combination of the two that makes it work?

[@kirk2459]

That would require a reporter who actually has a clue what they are talking about to ask that question (and a reporter who actually asks questions).

[@neshobe]

It helps also if the reader/watcher pays attention, @@kirk2459. Try reading www.opb.org/article/2023/12/11/using-honey-create-next-generation-computers-all-science-no-fiction/ Then you can post something meaningful, instead of just trolling.

[@kateshiningdeer3334]

Look for brands that say 100% honey. Only some cheap brands are a honey/corn syrup mix. But thanks for warning others who may not know!

[@Unrulymom]

Clearly seen on the bear bottle pictured it’s 100% honey…. I am curious if you regularly ‘splain PhD candidates science experiments to them and how that works out for you?

[@daoistimmortal]

@@Unrulymom You must not be aware that honey product manufacturers are allowed to add a small percentage of corn syrup to the product without labeling. It's considered "ok" to do this since it doesn't significantly change the taste of the product. However, a small percentage can change a scientific experiment. To your second concern, I am clarifying my knowledge by asking questions. That's the point of questioning.

[@Emilya-A]

This made me remember neuralink H-bridge I don't think H-bridge was honey bridge

[@webbsurfer]

This sounds very cool, I'd love to have a honey based computer some day!