New 'DNA cassette tape' can store up to 1.5 million times more data than a smartphone — and the data can last 20,000 years if frozen

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New 'DNA cassette tape' can store up to 1.5 million times more data than a smartphone — and the data can last 20,000 years if frozen
  • Scientists have developed a new 'DNA cassette tape' capable of storing up to 1.5 million times more data than a typical smartphone, with the potential to hold over 360,000 terabytes of information within just over half a mile of DNA. This innovative storage medium can preserve data for up to 20,000 years if kept frozen.
  • This breakthrough in data storage technology signifies a major advancement in the field of information preservation, potentially revolutionizing how vast amounts of data are stored and accessed in the future, offering a sustainable solution to the growing demand for data storage.
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