Fiber-optic services are becoming more popular, and networks are expanding to cover more areas for faster data transfer speeds.

VTT developed an optical fibre made of cellulose. Optical fibre made of cellulose is best suited for sensors that benefit from the biodegradability of the material. Photo: VTT Given how quickly ...

Fiber-optic cables have become increasingly important in connecting the world digitally, since they can transmit data much better than their copper wire counterparts. Unfortunately, since these cables ...

Staying connected in our modern world is no longer a simple endeavor. Not only do you choose between providers for your internet privileges and remote control rights, you'll also have to choose the ...

Several factors are driving the popularity of optical fiber cabling. Chief among those is the growth of high-tech applications that require the massive bandwidth fiber-optic cabling makes possible.

Tubular laser beams can create what amount to fiber-optic cables made of thin air, researchers report in a study to appear in Physical Review X. Laser-heated air can efficiently transmit light signals ...

Healthy corals are colorful and full of life. And under normal conditions, corals and algae depend on one another. The corals offer the algae protection and the photosynthesizing algae provide the ...

Google Fiber is a high-speed internet service that Google is currently deploying in 18 cities across the US. Here's what you ...

Simple fiber-optic cables that are essential for powering the internet can be a useful tool in spotting geohazards such as ...