Scientists Store Human Genome on Indestructible 5D Crystal

The crystal, capable of lasting billions of years, could one day help revive humanity or preserve endangered species.

Researchers at the University of Southampton have stored the entire human genome on a 5D memory crystal.
The crystal can hold up to 360 terabytes of data and is built to withstand extreme conditions such as high temperatures, cosmic radiation, and impact forces.
It holds the Guinness World Record for the most durable digital storage material, capable of preserving data for billions of years.
The technology could also be used to record the genomes of endangered plant and animal species.
A visual key is inscribed on the crystal to help future intelligences understand and use the stored genetic information.