Dna

For several months, the collection of DNA samples from IDF recruits was halted. Among the soldiers are combat troops from the July and August cycles. The reason: a dispute between the Military Rabbinate and the Medical Corps over the funding of preservation equipment. A source familiar with the details: "The shortage was known for almost two years."

Researchers from Penn State University have developed a memory component that combines synthetic DNA with a semiconductor material called perovskite. Experiments showed high energy efficiency and stability, paving the way for a new generation of extremely economical data storage devices.