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http://gizmodo.com/5874956/salmon-sp...storage-device
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By adding a bit of silver to a thin layer of salmon sperm DNA and sandwiching it all between two electrodes, scientists have created a data storage device that could lead to a cheaper replacement for silicon.
Not april 1st yet is it ?!
But does it scale?
Pah! Does it blend?Quote:
Originally Posted by nichomach
Seems very fishy to me...
Thats bad........Quote:
Originally Posted by snootyjim
How you doing mate?
Not bad, just prepping and mucking about really until next week when everything kicks off for real. Until then, I have some free time to develop some more fish-related puns :)
Did you get a card sorted in the end, out of interest?
Brings a whole new meaning to the Western Digital Caviar branding!
You would be surprised! Salmon sperm is used a lot in Science and it's use was fundamental to our understanding of DNA. IF you are interested you can buy it in plastic pots:Quote:
Originally Posted by mikerr
http://www.biocompare.com/ProductDet...-Solution.html
It is quiet expensive at ~$100 a pot. IF anyone would like something alternative...