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.

How we can store digital data in DNA | Dina Zielinski

From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists—technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist <a href="https://www.sherrelldorsey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sherrell Dorsey</a>, as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more. Follow Sherrell on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sherrell_dorsey/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sherrell_dorsey</a> and on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrelldorsey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sherrelldorsey</a> Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext:&nbsp;<a href="https://ted.com/futureyou" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ted.com/futureyou</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists—technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist Sherrell Dorsey, as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more. Follow Sherrell on Instagram @sherrell_dorsey and on LinkedIn @sherrelldorsey Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists—technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist <a href="https://www.sherrelldorsey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sherrell Dorsey</a>, as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more. Follow Sherrell on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sherrell_dorsey/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer">@sherrell_dorsey</a> and on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrelldorsey" rel="noopener noreferrer">@sherrelldorsey</a> Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext:&nbsp;<a href="https://ted.com/futureyou" rel="noopener noreferrer">ted.com/futureyou</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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