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Scientists Create Rewritable DNA Hard Drive for Data Storage
InnovationMar 3

Scientists Create Rewritable DNA Hard Drive for Data Storage

University of Missouri researchers have solved a major roadblock in DNA data storage by making it rewritable for the first time. This breakthrough could transform how we store everything from family photos to corporate archives in molecules smaller than a grain of sand.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
Scientists Store Data in 3D Light Using AI
InnovationMar 30

Scientists Store Data in 3D Light Using AI

Researchers in China developed a breakthrough holographic system that stores massive amounts of data inside light itself, using three dimensions instead of flat surfaces. An AI model reads the information back, opening doors to smaller data centers and faster storage worldwide.

Science Daily2 min read
Scientists Create Tiny Magnetic Storage 1000x Denser
InnovationFeb 14

Scientists Create Tiny Magnetic Storage 1000x Denser

Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have unlocked a breakthrough that could transform how we store data by twisting ultra-thin magnetic materials to create skyrmions, some of the smallest and most stable information carriers ever observed. This discovery could lead to storage devices that pack dramatically more data into tinier spaces.

Science Daily2 min read
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Planet WinsMar 10

Chile Data Centers to Run on Clean Energy and Batteries

Siemens announced that Chile's next generation of data centers will be powered entirely by renewable energy and battery storage. This marks a major shift toward sustainable tech infrastructure in one of South America's fastest-growing digital markets.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
Microsoft Glass 'Books' Store Data for 10,000 Years
InnovationFeb 20

Microsoft Glass 'Books' Store Data for 10,000 Years

Scientists at Microsoft Research created tiny glass rectangles that can store massive amounts of data for millennia using lasers. The technology could preserve humanity's most important knowledge far longer than any current storage system.

Scientific American3 min read
AI-Powered Science Gets Boost from Fermilab Data Platform
InnovationJun 11

AI-Powered Science Gets Boost from Fermilab Data Platform

America's particle physics lab is powering the future of scientific discovery by providing massive data storage for the Genesis Mission's AI research. Fermilab's decades of managing enormous datasets now helps researchers across the country answer big questions faster.

Google: scientific discovery3 min read
Amazon Invests $2B in Australian Clean Energy and Storage
Planet WinsApr 17

Amazon Invests $2B in Australian Clean Energy and Storage

Amazon just locked in nearly 1 gigawatt of renewable energy capacity in Australia, pairing solar and wind farms with battery storage to prove data centers can run entirely on clean power. The tech giant's latest deals mark its biggest single-year investment in Australian renewables and showcase a blueprint for powering AI infrastructure without fossil fuels.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Data Centers Spark $5B Clean Energy Boom Despite Pushback
InnovationJun 8

Data Centers Spark $5B Clean Energy Boom Despite Pushback

While 70% of Americans oppose data centers in their communities, these energy-hungry facilities are unexpectedly driving the fastest clean energy growth in two decades. The AI boom is creating a solar and battery storage revolution nobody saw coming.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
$6B Startup Uses Old EV Batteries to Power Data Centers
SolutionsMay 4

$6B Startup Uses Old EV Batteries to Power Data Centers

A Nevada data center now runs on solar power and recycled electric vehicle batteries instead of straining the electric grid. The innovation could solve America's growing energy crisis as AI and data centers push electricity demand to record highs.

Fast Company - Innovation3 min read
DNA-Perovskite Device Cuts Storage Power Use by 100x
InnovationFeb 25

DNA-Perovskite Device Cuts Storage Power Use by 100x

Scientists at Penn State have created a breakthrough memory device that combines synthetic DNA with solar cell materials, using 100 times less power than flash drives while storing far more data. The innovation could revolutionize energy-hungry AI data centers and pave the way for brain-like computing.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
Ford Launches Battery Storage Unit With 20 GWh Capacity
InnovationMay 12

Ford Launches Battery Storage Unit With 20 GWh Capacity

Ford just transformed a struggling EV battery plant into a booming energy storage business that could help power America's grid. The automaker's new subsidiary will produce massive batteries for utilities and data centers starting in 2027.

Electrek3 min read
Malaysia Signs 1.5GW Solar Deal to Power Data Centers
Planet WinsJun 8

Malaysia Signs 1.5GW Solar Deal to Power Data Centers

A massive clean energy agreement in Malaysia will connect gigawatts of solar power and battery storage to fuel the country's booming data center industry. The deal marks a major step toward powering artificial intelligence infrastructure with 100% renewable energy.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Microsoft Stores 37 iPhones' Worth of Data in Glass
InnovationFeb 19

Microsoft Stores 37 iPhones' Worth of Data in Glass

Scientists created an automated system that stores massive amounts of data in glass that could last over 10,000 years. This breakthrough could transform how we preserve everything from cultural treasures to scientific records.

New Scientist3 min read
World's Smallest QR Code Could Store Data for Centuries
InnovationMar 29

World's Smallest QR Code Could Store Data for Centuries

Scientists created a QR code smaller than most bacteria that can store information for thousands of years without electricity. This breakthrough could revolutionize how we preserve data for future generations.

Science Daily3 min read
Microsoft Stores Data in Glass for 10,000 Years
InnovationFeb 19

Microsoft Stores Data in Glass for 10,000 Years

Scientists just cracked the code on storing digital information for millennia using simple glass slabs. Your photos, videos, and data could outlast civilizations.

Ars Technica Science2 min read
US Energy Storage Hits Record Q1 with 9.7 GWh Installed
Planet WinsMay 22

US Energy Storage Hits Record Q1 with 9.7 GWh Installed

America just installed more battery storage in the first three months of 2026 than any first quarter in history, proving clean energy momentum is unstoppable. The win comes as tech giants race to power data centers with reliable, affordable energy.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Microsoft Stores 10,000 Years of Data on Kitchen Glass
InnovationFeb 18

Microsoft Stores 10,000 Years of Data on Kitchen Glass

Scientists can now save decades of family photos, videos, and memories on the same glass used in your oven door, and it will last 10,000 years. Microsoft's breakthrough means we may never lose precious data again.

Live Science3 min read
U.S. Hydropower Poised for Comeback With Storage Boom
Planet WinsMar 13

U.S. Hydropower Poised for Comeback With Storage Boom

America's hydropower plants have been quietly powering homes for over a century, and now a new wave of water-based energy storage projects could help meet surging electricity demand. The once-forgotten renewable energy source is getting fresh attention as tech companies seek carbon-free power for data centers.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
New Iron Battery Could Replace Diesel Backup at Data Centers
InnovationMay 25

New Iron Battery Could Replace Diesel Backup at Data Centers

A California startup is launching clean batteries that could finally replace the diesel generators humming behind data centers. The iron-sodium technology promises 20 years of reliable backup power without the fumes, noise, or fire risks.

PV Magazine3 min read
NJ Data Center Adds 23MWh Battery to Cut Grid Strain
SolutionsFeb 20

NJ Data Center Adds 23MWh Battery to Cut Grid Strain

A New Jersey data center is transforming from energy guzzler to grid helper with a massive battery system. The project shows how tech facilities can support clean energy instead of just consuming it.

Electrek2 min read

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