3-D Images

In recent years 3-D technolgoy has become more affordable and is starting to break into the homes with the invention of TVs cable of displaying 3-D. Although we still need to wear 3D glasses soon that may not be the case with upcoming technology. Physicists at the University of Arizona are taking steps toward that direction. What they have done is create a new technique which displays images in 3 dimensions, basically taking objects from one location and then showing them in another location in 3-D. This technique would allow viewers to see an object from different perspectives using a type of material called photorefractive polymer film. It is a type of film that 3-D images can be recorded and erased, and then replaced in nearly real time. This sort of technology will allow people to be more creative with projects, allowing advertisements to be shown in 3-D, more realistic 3-D movies, and more realistic games. In my opinion although this technology is a long way from becoming mainstream it is a very promising and useful technology. It's usefulness could stretch far beyond just commerical use. Maybe in the near future we may see some of this technology in use, but only time will tell.

Graphene

                Recently scientists have discovered a new material known as Graphene.  This material is a made up of tightly packed carbon into a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice.   This is a breakthrough because it is only an atom thick and is stronger than steel.  Scientists have also recently developed a new method for using water to tune the band gap, allowing for the development of graphene-based transistors and nanoelectronics.  This material conducts electricity extremely well and it is believed that it will revolutionize microprocessing, since it allows data to flow faster than their silicone counterparts.  Graphene also allows for carbon-based integrated circuits which could be powered with less energy.  In my opinion it seems that graphene has a lot of potential, but the transition between computers using silicon to graphene is a long way from occuring.   It really seems that this sort of technology will grow by leaps and bounds in the coming years and time will tell if this material will be as productive as scientists believe.