Israeli scientists have developed a revolutionary keypad lock - the size of a single molecule. The lock only activates when the correct password is given, a combination of chemicals and light. Now that’s some serious security.

“By harnessing the principles of molecular Boolean logic, we have designed a molecular device that mimics the operation of an electronic keypad lock,” say the scientists.

The scientists also write, “Future programmable molecular locks might have the capacity to process multiple password entries that provide theoretically unbreakable protection against forgery.” This will without a doubt open new doors to more sophisticated and effective security.Above Image: A diagram of how the molecular keypad works.

Via American Chemical Society

Israeli scientists have developed a revolutionary keypad lock - the size of a single molecule. The lock only activates when the correct password is given, a combination of chemicals and light. Now that’s some serious security.

“By harnessing the principles of molecular Boolean logic, we have designed a molecular device that mimics the operation of an electronic keypad lock,” say the scientists.

The scientists also write, “Future programmable molecular locks might have the capacity to process multiple password entries that provide theoretically unbreakable protection against forgery.” This will without a doubt open new doors to more sophisticated and effective security.Above Image: A diagram of how the molecular keypad works.

Via American Chemical Society