How we can store digital data in DNA

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March 6, 2019 Today's TED Talk How we can store digital data in DNA 12:54 minutes · TEDxVienna From floppy disks to thumb drives, every method of storing data eventually becomes obsolete. What if we could find a way to store all the world's data forever? Bioinformatician Dina Zielinski shares the science behind a solution that's been around for a few billion years: DNA. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day The magic of the human voice From beat-boxing battles to a digital choir of 2000 people, these talks celebrate the beauty and versatility of the human voice. Watch » 5 talks · Total run time 1:01:38 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Yes, glaciers are disappearing -- but that's far from their only story If we want to effectively respond to climate change, we must understand the complex connections that exist between humans and ice. These relationships deserve our attention and respect, says glaciologist M Jackson. Read more »   Download the TED app

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