Engineering Alert: Nano-crystal infravoltaics

An extremely interesting breakthrough from the University of Toronto. The potential applications are widespread. Even more intriguing, think of what you could do by combining nano-scale infravoltaics with transparent transistors. How about a self-powered, amorphous quantum computer that appears to be nothing more than a pool of water? Or having every painted surface of your house not only change color on demand, but act as solar collector panels to help reduce those sky-high summer electric bills. Want to decorate for Christmas? Sit down at the computer and reprogram the exterior paint. Sure beats climbing up and down a ladder.