How does the internet get to us?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Lemonada Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.5 • 14.7K Ratings

🗓️ 15 October 2019

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we find out how a system of cables around the globe (and deep in our oceans) brings websites, songs, videos and podcasts to our phones and computers, almost at the speed of light. The internet can seem vast and intangible but there’s a very physical system of cables, servers and exchange points across the globe (and yes, even under the oceans). We’ll find out how a video shows up nearly instantly on our screens and about insanely thin, clear glass tubes are the key to our digital communication. You can join the Brains On Fan Club at brainson.org/fanclub. This episode is sponsored by America’s Test Kitchen Kids (atkkids.com/brainson and promo code ATKKIDS10), Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner (bona.com/brainson), Hello Products (helloproducts.com and promo code HELLOBRAIN), and KiwiCo (kiwico.com/brains). You can support the show at brainson.org/donate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:00.0	Hi friends, before we dive into today's episode, I want to encourage you to check out our
0:05.1	Kids Poetry Special on the Slowdown.
0:08.2	We made five fabulous episodes featuring cool young poets, word games, and awesome conversation
0:13.7	with award-winning author and host, Major Jackson.
0:17.0	The episode started on May 8th and ran until May 12th, and you can find them by searching
0:21.5	for the Slowdown wherever you get your podcasts.
0:24.8	We had a blast learning from kids who write, rhyme, and sing about their lives, and we think
0:29.9	you will too.
0:30.9	Again, search for the Slowdown wherever you listen to podcasts.
0:37.9	You're listening to Brains on, where we're serious about being curious.
0:44.1	This podcast coming to your ears is coming from a computer.
0:47.6	Even if you download it to your phone or stream it in the card.
0:50.6	Wherever and however you're listening, it's coming to you from a computer.
0:54.6	The same goes for anything you do online.
0:56.5	Search for video, send an email, play a game, snap a chat, and on and on.
1:00.7	But have you ever stopped to think about how these things travel from one computer to another?
1:04.8	We're going to find out right now.
1:07.2	Keep listening.
1:11.1	You're listening to Brains on from American Public Media.
1:13.6	I'm Molly Bloom, and my co-host today are Ravi Comprateth and Samuel Yone from Seattle.
1:19.4	Welcome.
1:20.4	Thanks for having us.
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