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  1. Archean TechSpot Paladin Posts: 5,735   +27

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    The first computer chip made out of a substance described as a "promising" alternative to silicon has been tested by researchers.

    The Switzerland-based team used molybdenite (MoS2) - a dark-coloured, naturally occurring mineral.
    Archean, Dec 6, 2011
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