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Two Hundred Years of Global Communications
From the printing press to Instagram, technological advances shape how people communicate.
The Origins of the Internet
The internet evolved from a niche government tool to a nearly universal platform for communications and entertainment.
The Internet by the Numbers
In a world where internet access is increasing, digital divides remain.
Should the Internet Respect National Borders?
The United States supports internet freedom. China, a proponent of cyber sovereignty, disagrees.
How Companies and Governments Do (and Don’t) Protect Your Data
The spread of the internet has far outpaced domestic and international privacy laws, making global coordination difficult and leaving personal data vulnerable.
How Does Cyberspace Work?
Learn about the many places information is transferred across the internet—including under the ocean, up in space, and in your pocket.
What are Cyberspace and Cybersecurity?
Explore the origins of the internet and the challenges that will define its future.
The Growing Threat of Cyberattacks
The Stuxnet worm is only the beginning.
How Health Care Works Around the World
Experts agree that access to quality health care is the best way to improve global health. But health-care options vary greatly depending on where you are in the world.
Technology and Development
As Great Britain’s Industrial Revolution and India’s Green Revolution have shown, technological innovation can drive extraordinary development. Explore how digital advancements are further driving progress today.