Windmills
A couple weeks back, the National Organic Symposium took place at Duke. During my first week (on one of my slower days), my mentor recommended I go see Dr. Ben Feringa’s Presentation. I was blown away.
Dr. Feringa discussed how his lab had been building molecular devices for use in nanotechnology. He discussed everything from lightpowered mini-switches to tiny valves that would allow individual molecules in and out of a system But by far, his most interesting creation was his molecular motor:
HOLY CRAP! THAT’S AMAZING!
Dr. Feringa would eventually like to reach the point where he can control the movement in a less drunk fashion, and build a miniature windmill park (Yes, windmills…he is Dutch after all). However, he does acknowledge the possibility of a far more advanced future…for better or worse (cue ominous music).