Data has been a hot topic for more than a decade now as the accumulation of the good ol’ byte has increased exponentially. It’s not just the data itself that’s important, though. Storing, transferring, and securing the data are all important aspects of the information world. It’s nearly unfathomable to put all of the different… Continue reading Putting the byte on a scale
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The history of data storage costs
Over the last few decades, the way that data is stored has evolved faster than just about any form of technology. What used to take large rooms to hold can now fit in one’s fingertips. The pace is increasing, particularly in just the last few years. A decade ago, it wasn’t uncommon to pay hundreds… Continue reading The history of data storage costs
Synthetic DNA used as data storage shouldn’t terrify earth’s current inhabitants yet
It may be too early to start firing up your DNA thumb drive, but that’s not out of the question in the near future. A British scientist has imprinted 739kb of data onto a strand of synthetic DNA that includes 154 of Shakespeare’s sonnets, a photo, a PDF of a scientific paper, and a 26-second… Continue reading Synthetic DNA used as data storage shouldn’t terrify earth’s current inhabitants yet