Biological Fibre Optics

Scientists from Bell Laboratories have identified an ocean sponge, living in the darkness of the deep sea, that grows thin glass fibres capable of transmitting light better than industrial fibre optic cables used for telecommunication. You can tie a knot in these natural biological fibres and they will not break

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