Storing terabytes in a one-carat crystal

Scientists discover how to pack enormous quantities of data into a 1mm rare earth crystal computer storage device.

The binary system of ones and zeros has been a mainstay of information storage since the Jacquard machine was invented in the early 1800s to encode complex loom patterns. Fast forward to 2025, and a standard one-terabyte hard drive for home computers and laptops can store as much data...