fiber optics
This 3D Map of the Undersea Cables Connecting the Globe is Mesmerizing
A world of information is thrumming through miles of cables laying on the ocean floor. This map will show you where they are.
Why Bury Broadband Fiber When You Can Just Glue It to the Road?
TRAXyL, a DC-based startup, hopes their patented resin will provide more options for building affordable internet infrastructure.
This Is How the Internet Crosses the Ocean
Many people overlook the fact that the internet relies on vast networks of cables connecting continents under the sea.
Why internet is expensive in Canada's north
An unresolved dispute between two telecom providers is putting consumers at a disadvantage
Plants Are So Awesome, Their Roots Can Sense Light Underground
The stem acts like a 'fiber optic cable,' piping light down to parts that are buried underground. Internet of Plants, here we come.
The Met Gala Was Lit... By One Dress | Insta of the Week
The Met was full of stars on Monday night, and so was Claire Danes' dress.
A Simple Experiment Perfectly Illustrates How Fiber Optic Cables Work
The best experiments are often the simplest.
Interactive Rainbows Color a Fiber Optic Garden
In Birmingham, UK 9,000 colors of light illuminate the diversity of the community.
Halloween Hacks: Glowing Fiber Optic Fairy Wings
Instructables user Mikaela Holmes shows you how to make a Halloween costume that will have your whole neighborhood glowing.
Google Fiber Is Too Popular for Its Own Good
Faced with a six-month wait for a new Fiber installation, prospective customers in Kansas City are going to competitors.
These Pulsing Smart Headphones Are Straight Out of 'Tron'
The cables on Glow Headphones' futuristic earbuds illuminate with the rhythm of heartbeats and music.