Read-only memory (ROM) make sure our computers and smartphones know how to boot up. Random access memory (RAM), lerts us run programs on those computers. In the past, that’s all we’ve needed. But now, the third type of computer memory is on the scene, andit’s capable doing eeverything on its own, plus a little more. This memory is work of scientists from shanghai’ Fudan University, who recenlty published a study about the new technology in the journal Nature Nanotechnology. Why bother creating a new kind of memory, you may wonder?Like each half of any couple, neither RAM nor ROM is perfect on its own. while systems can quickly access data stored on Random Access Memory (RAM), the minute you shut your device down, RAM loses all the data. Think about an unsaved word document (yes, you live on the edge). The doc is htere

while yo u’re using your computer because the RAM is running word. If your computer suddenly shuts down, though, bye bye documentData stored on ROM is permanent. The problem is your computer can’t write datato ROM as quickly. The Chinese researchers

say their new type of computer memory is not only the best of both words, but an improvement on the pair: It lets you decide how long you want the memory to hold data.This extra feature might make their new type of computer storage a strong

competitor in the market against RAM and ROM, but the researchers don’t comment on when that might happen. Until then, RAM and ROM will continue their reign as the inseparable couple of the computing world. Ans we’ll have to tolerate the inadequacies

of both until something better comes along.

“Out in the field, any connection with home just makes you weaker. It reminds you that you were once civilized, soft; and that can get you killed faster than a bullet through the head.”

― Henry Mosquera, Sleeper’s Run