Inside a compact disc lies a hidden world of microscopic engineering. 💿 Data is stored as tiny pits and lands arranged in a spiral. A focused laser — thinner than a strand of hair — reads those bumps by detecting how light reflects differently off each surface. Each reflection translates into binary 0s and 1s, which are then decoded back into the music or data we see and hear. It’s a perfect example of how physics and precision engineering made digital music possible. - #science #technology #cd

The Philippine Women’s Open is now officially part of the WTA 125 calendar, as listed on the WTA website 🇵🇭 The tournament will be held from January 26 to 31 in Manila, as previously eyed by the Philippine Sports Commission. A total prize purse of $115,000 has been committed for the event. Thirty-two players will compete in the singles draw, while 16 pairs will participate in the doubles draw. READ MORE: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/967584/philippine-women-s-open-official

🔥 1982: E.T. phoned home and broke box‑office records. Plus, the first compact disc spun crystal‑clear tunes. “No One Like You” hit the scene and quickly became an anthem. 🤘 | Scorpions