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The Cool Down

The Cool Down

Teens invent incredible device that could revolutionize data centers: 'We're just really excited to see where this goes in the future'

The Cool Down
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76% Informative

Teenagers from Fairfax County , Virginia , invented a light-powered superchip that could power future computers.

The chip can transmit information at a faster and more efficient rate than is currently possible.

Data centers and transmission networks generate around 1% of energy-related planet-warming pollution.

Silicon Valley investors have provided funds for the quartet to create a third chip that will be manufactured in Germany .

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70

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67

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6

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informal

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English

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55

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