700 TB of Storage On a Single Disc!

Researchers using "a new nanocomposite material, which combines graphene oxide flakes with upconverted nanoparticles (UCNPs) to achieve an unprecedented data density" have been able to produce a theoretical 12 cm optical disc that can store the data equivalent of 28,000 25GB Blu Ray discs.  Unreal!  Continue learning by reading the article from techradar.com.  

Don't Lose Your Head - Oh, Wait, It's Okay. I'm Fine

Some species of animals can lose body parts or detach them on command (autotomy) and then grow a new one.  But a head?  Really?  Yes.  Scientists have now discovered that the sea slug can detach its body from its head and within about three weeks, grow a new body. The head is independent and can crawl around eating algae.  The new body also grows a new heart and other vital organs.  Check out the in-depth article from newatlas.com.