Mushrooms as Computer Memory
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The article explores the concept of using mushrooms as computer memory, sparking interest in unconventional computing methods, with the discussion centered around the potential and limitations of such an approach.
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PLOS - original paper (3+6 points) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45714547 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45731592
Toms Hardware coverage https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45718691
SemiEngineering coverage (3 points) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45730587
Phys.Org coverage (2 points) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45732287