It has been reported that a 53,000 word book (presumably not 'Fifty Shades of Grey') has been stored by scientists as DNA (http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/aug/16/book-written-dna-code?INTCMP=SRCH). It has been pointed out that DNA is the ultimate, compact data storage tool (better than existing digital) as 1 g can store the equivalent of 455 bn Gigabytes of information. We may be replacing our CDs with genediscs.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
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