#20 - Future of Data Storage - 5D Memory Crystals

#crystals #science #terabyte #billion #memory #dna #datastorage
Summary
Joe & Donna discuss how Scientists have created a "5D memory crystal" that uses lasers to inscribe data onto a fused silica crystal, creating a data storage format that is extremely durable and could potentially last for billions of years. The crystal can store up to 360 terabytes of data, and researchers have successfully stored the entire human genome on one of these crystals. This technology could have several applications, including preserving the human genome for future generations, storing important data on long-duration space missions, and creating a long-term archive for critical data.
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