In case of extinction, scientists store human genome on a 'memory crystal' that lasts billions of years

Technology Engineering In case of extinction, scientists store human genome on a'memory crystal' that lasts billions of years The disc is as tough as quartz and withstands cosmic radiation. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Researchers have encoded the entire human genome onto a " 5D memory crystal " in the off chance our species finds itself needing to walk back from the brink of extinction. But even if the plan ultimately fails, the device itself is theoretically capable of providing our genetic code to some other future, sentient third-party, even if it takes them billions of years to find it. For over a decade, the gold standard for the most durable data storage medium has been crystal.