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Human genome stored inside near-indestructible '5D memory crystal' that could survive to the end of the universe

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Scientists have stored a copy of humanity's genetic blueprint inside a near-indestructible "5D memory crystal" The crystal is made from a synthetic material that mimics the properties of fused quartz.

Researchers believe the crystal could be used to revive humanity long after we have gone extinct.

The crystal will be placed in the Memory of Mankind collection in an abandoned salt mine in Germany .