Scientists have shown how an optical chip can simulate the motion of atoms within molecules at the quantum level, which could lead to better ways of creating chemicals for use as pharmaceuticals.

Hewlett-Packard Co. and the University of California at Los Angeles are building logic switches and memory cells out of individual molecules of organic chemicals. In a competing project at Harvard ...

Molecular computer components could represent a new IT revolution and help us create cheaper, faster, smaller, and more powerful computers. Yet researchers struggle to find ways to assemble them more ...

When it comes to developing faster and smaller chips to power next-generation electronic devices, Silicon is seen as the leading option. This abundant, cheap semiconductor provides acceptable carrier ...