January 23, 2008

Chip in mobile phones can survive fierce fires, says scientists

simcards.jpeg SIM cards in mobile phones can survive heat at up to 450 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit) and possibly beyond, a finding that should help probes into terror attacks and other crimes, scientists said on Wednesday. The AFP reports.

"The fingernail-sized slice of plastic and silicon can be a goldmine for detectives, provided they get their hands on intact data."

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