Forget SSD... salmon sperm is the way to go!

silentphoenix · 12 Jan 2012 at 16:13

http://gizmodo.com/5874956/salmon-sperm-is-your-next-generation-optical-storage-device

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.

Justintime · 12 Jan 2012 at 19:20

Sounds fishy.

Tolmekian · 12 Jan 2012 at 19:29

I read it and I completely understand where they're cuming from

413x · 12 Jan 2012 at 21:07

Nearly slipped through the net

-=Vect0r=- · 12 Jan 2012 at 22:44

Great catch!

Orcvader · 12 Jan 2012 at 22:54

They created their "write-once-read-many-times" (WORM) memory by combining the above materials and shining a UV light on it.

So eating bad salmon really does give you worms! :eek:

sehcure · 12 Jan 2012 at 22:58

All these puns are a load of carp!

andy_mk3 · 12 Jan 2012 at 23:02

Sounds like they've hooked on to a great idea.

wesley · 13 Jan 2012 at 09:22

oh my cod! fantastic idea

valkia · 13 Jan 2012 at 09:28

Story sounds unusual - probably pre-planning an April Fools. I wonder how many people took the bait?

UKDTweak · 13 Jan 2012 at 09:33

What will they cum up with next?

Frenzy · 13 Jan 2012 at 10:47

Shiver me timbers!

Wait, did I do that right???

d_brennen · 13 Jan 2012 at 10:51

Pft! Grizzly bear sperm is faster but harder to obtain

silentphoenix · 13 Jan 2012 at 11:09

valkia said:
Story sounds unusual - probably pre-planning an April Fools. I wonder how many people took the bait?

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:

http://www.biocompare.com/ProductDetails/364739/UltraPure-Salmon-Sperm-DNA-Solution.html

It is quiet expensive at ~$100 a pot. IF anyone would like something alternative...