Fast Memory - Silicon?

The World is thirsty for new gadgets and we need to find new, faster ways of storing memory. Everyone relies on their computer chips to store important data, but it does get quite slow, doesn't it?

Ever wondered what computer chips might be made of in the future? The wait is finally over for some of us, researchers have revealed a new way of making computer chips,out of silicon. They have called it a Memristor, an electronic component which is highly suitable for faster and much denser memory. The name comes from mixing memory and resistor; the resistance in the chip changes depending on how much current is being passed through; and it apparently remembers the value even after the device has been turned off. Amazing.

It took over 30 years to bring this product to reality, with the first ever prototype being unveiled in 2008. Since then, there has been a huge interest in the Memristor. The European Materials Research Society say that it can be made very cheaply allowing the company to make more profit for less money. What will they think of next? You will have to use your imagination for that one...