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@ ch0k1
2025-03-06 15:09:24
Chinese researchers reveal self-encrypting molecular HDD technology
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/hdds/chinese-researchers-reveal-self-encrypting-molecular-hdd-technology-supporting-100tb-capacities
Chinese researchers have developed a high-density molecular storage system that uses organic molecules to store and encrypt data, reports Blocks & Files. Information is recorded and retrieved using a specialized atomic force microscope, which manipulates molecular states to store data, according to the description at Nature. While the technology can potentially enable ultra-high-density storage devices that reduce storage space requirements and power consumption (e.g., HDDs with capacities of 100TB and higher), short lifespan of atomic microscope tips remains a major obstacle.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/905679