In the future, your PC could be made from honey, making computing faster and more environmentally friendly.
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Researchers at Washington State University have built a proof-of-concept device that contains circuits made from the sweet stuff made by bees. It’s part of a growing effort to reduce the massive amounts of waste generated by the electronics industry.
“Durability and biodegradability aren’t just important now; they’re essential,” Milica Vojnic, an e-waste expert at technology recycling company Wisetek, told Lifewire in an email interview. “Reuse and recycling programs are and will continue to be extremely important, but there are organizations around the world that are actively creating computer products that will naturally break down over time.”
Researchers claim that honey could be a tasty solution for developing eco-friendly components. The substance is intended for neuromorphic computers, systems designed to mimic the neurons and synapses in the human brain, which are faster and consume less power than traditional computers.
