New DNA data storage is a ‘biological camera’

A new "biological camera" harnesses living cells and their inherent biological mechanisms to encode and store data, say researchers.

National University of Singapore • futurity
July 13, 2023 • ~6 min

Harvard researchers use dyes to store data

In a new paper, Harvard chemists describe a data-storage method that uses mixtures of seven fluorescent dyes to save files.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Oct. 13, 2021 • ~6 min

DNA 'Lite-Brite' is a promising way to archive data for decades or longer

DNA has been storing vast amounts of biological information for billions of years. Researchers are working to harness DNA for archiving data. A new method uses light to simplify the process.

Luca Piantanida, Post-Doctoral Research Scientist in Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University • conversation
May 10, 2021 • ~5 min

The world’s data explained: how much we're producing and where it's all stored

The growth in information production appears unstoppable.

Melvin M. Vopson, Senior Lecturer in Physics, University of Portsmouth • conversation
May 4, 2021 • ~6 min

A Jane Austen quote encoded in plastic molecules demonstrates the potential for a new kind of data storage

Storing information using polymers could be more efficient than DNA data storage.

Thomas Swift, Lecturer in Polymer Chemistry, University of Bradford • conversation
April 22, 2021 • ~7 min

DNA data storage take a leap forward with ‘DORIS’

A new system called DORIS fixes one major problem with making DNA data storage widespread, including letting users "delete" data as well as store it.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
June 14, 2020 • ~6 min

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