Creation of new molecule could help develop stamp-sized hard drives capable of storing 100 times more data than current tech

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1088652

"single-molecule magnet retains magnetic memory up to 100°K... store about 3 TB data/ square cm... single-molecule magnets store information individually enabling ultra-high data densities... rare earth dysprosium between 2 nitrogen atoms arranged almost in straight line, boosting magnetic performance... bent/ irregular shape overcome adding alkene acting like molecular pin, binding to dysprosium holding structure in place... molecule with linear arrangement enables magnetic memory at such high temperatures... huge data centers"