‘Eternal’ 5D Memory Crystal able to store 360 ​​TB of data for billions of years now has a completely human genome


  • 5D Memory Crystals stores a very human genome for posterity
  • Genetic code is stored in melted quartz
  • Indestructible memory crystals can tolerate heat, strength and cosmic radiation

In 2016, progress was made in the development of data storage as scientists at the University of Southampton successfully developed a 5D memory crystal Able to store a maximum of 360 Terabytes (TB) data, with a shelf life of almost 14 billion years.

In contrast to conventional data stores that break down over time, the technology, called “Superman Memory Crystal”, has a huge potential for long-term data retention, opening new roads in scientific, environmental and historical archiving.