I can just see the virus version of The Matrix
But will they take Agent Smith's comparison to humans as an insult?
VIRUSES MAY BE THE NEW BATTERIES (News in Science, 2/5/06)
Genetically manipulated viruses could replace standard lithium-ion
batteries, packing two to three times more energy than other batteries,
researchers say.
http://abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s1628408.htm
