"To break the code, it'd take a million calculations a second for 187 billion years”

What is it specifically?

Just a guess, but are you referring to 128 bit encryption?

No, it's something else.

Another guess, since I have not found a source, DNA?

Nope. Here's a hint. This is new technology being develop in England as we speak.

Here's more help. Think of this as a sort of anti-theft device.

My final guess: RFID/Bar coding?

You are getting very hot SR. But still not it.

AHA! Final, Final answer; you must be referring to three dimensional nanobarcodes!

(BTW, this will be featured in TOMORROW'S (8/2/05) Daily Science News)
August 2, 2005 Daily Science News

Yesss, also named the "CUBE".Good job Sailracer

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PS:I will buy one of those stickers and put it on my 1952 bottle of Chateau Lafitte.

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Mozart - I once had a case of Chateau Lafitte, '67. I kept it in my parents' basement, at 60°F. My evil sister drank it in 87. It wasn't even ready yet. I suspect something was up when her teeth turned a purple shade. Really.