It works like a nano power switch, and makes the use of molecular wires in electronic components at the nano scale feasible. (cemag.us)
Ironically, the new molecular wires aren't made with magnetic materials at all. (sciencemag.org)
Next, Tour's group will try to link the coat of fullerenes together to form polymers, which might be used as molecular wires, since fullerenes can conduct electricity. (sciencemag.org)