Human Genome on a ‘memory crystal’ that will lasts billions of years

In case of extinction, scientists have stored a copy of the human genome on a ‘memory crystal’!

Memory Crystal Of Humans Genome 

The 360 terabyte data crystal will remain stable at room temperature for 300 quintillion years—a lifespan that only drops down to 13.8 billion years (i.e., the universe’s current age) if heated to 374 degrees Fahrenheit. Throw in the ability to survive both higher and lower temperatures, direct impact forces up to 10 tons per square centimeter, as well as lengthy exposure to cosmic radiation, and it’s easy to see how it is still the Guinness World Record holder for the most durable digital storage medium.

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