[boilerupnc]

DNA Data storage looks promising [0].

“Another challenge in conventional storage media is their unsuitability for long-term storage, with optical discs, solid-state drives, and hard-disk drives having lifespans of 25 years, 12 years, and 10 years, respectively […] Moreover, the stability of DNA was proved by the successful recovery of ancient DNA under burial conditions. The studies have shown that preservation of DNA does not require additional energy for data storage.“ [1]

[0] https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-58386-z

[1] https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13534-024-00386-z

[krater23]

Oh interesting. Let me store this DNA sequence that is occasinal the sequence of the spanish flue...

[telgareith]

No, DNA is terrible. Microsoft's Project Silica seems to be the contender for indefinite, maintenance free, storage. But, there's the whole "It's Glass" issue.