Nanowires could be working their way in to technology soon. Wires that are 1000 times thinner then a human hair are being tested to see how they react to exterior forces. If successful, a mixture of nanowires and and tiny microchips could power a pocket sized computer. Wouldn't it be cool having the power of NASA sat in your pocket.
A computer program has been developed which can actually predict the behaviour of these tiny little wires.
A few more details can be found over at LinkNotes and TechLivez and Physorg.