Technology
November 25, 2022

Researchers Develop a Way to Transmit an Entire Internet’s Worth of Data in a Second

The modern internet is—at its core—a complex network of cables and routers known as the internet backbone. This system is responsible for transmitting incredible amounts of data across the world every second of every day. In July 2021, Japanese researchers achieved a whopping 319 terabytes per second (Tb/s) across a fiber optic cable. As recently announced in Nature Photonics, researchers have hit another milestone in the quest for fast, extremely large data transfers.

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Design
November 25, 2022

Whimsical Wood Chandeliers Resemble Giant Pencil Shavings

We don't usually think of pencil shavings as final works of art. But one artist has elevated the humble wooden remnants into creative light fixtures that curl from your ceiling. Based in Japan, Nanako Kume has created a line of chandeliers that resemble giant pencil shavings. Each piece is executed with precise and minimalist craftsmanship.

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Music
November 24, 2022

Watch 200 Bassists Perform an Incredible Cover of “Under Pressure” All at the Same Time

Queen and David Bowie's iconic song “Under Pressure” has one of the most recognizable bass lines in music. It's so accentuated that it becomes inseparable from the song's ethos. The memorable sound has landed on “best bass lines ever” lists, including this 62-song-long playlist from NPR. This makes it no surprise that it's been repeated by bassists all over—but how about 200 bassists at one time?

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