Data in the fast lanes of racetrack memory.

This article discusses the development of a nanoscopic wire that can be used in integrated circuits to move data more quickly than existing technologies. The potential for this technology to out-pace magnetic hard disk drives and flash memory as a means of storing and transferring data is considered. The potential for this application of nanotechnology to eliminate performance gaps in magnetic hard drives is considered. INSETS: RACETRACKS FOR DATA;USING SPIN TO MOVE BITS;Emerging Memories.