Disappearing Chip

An Iowa State University professor has developed electronics that are able to store and send sensitive data, but be destroyed down to nothing if compromised. The technology can be used in everything from medical devices that travel inside the body to the military and intelligence operations. WHO-TV reports the polymer based product is degradable and environmentally friendly. By adding water the circuit board starts to dissolve, destroying all sensitive data that was on it. Eventually, that will also include the specially made casing surrounding the data chip.