It’s always interesting to see how scientists and engineers have exploited—in the positive sense of the word—somewhat obscure, fundamental physics principles to create innovative sensors. For example, ...

The use of fibre-optic drones in frontline areas is leaving debris in fields that can become traps for animals and birds and ...

Corning has unveiled a slew of offerings aimed at optimizing networks for AI data centers, ahead of the annual Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) Conference, including a multicore fiber solution ...

Distributed optical fiber temperature sensing is an emerging technique that exploits the intrinsic properties of optical fibres to measure temperature continuously along their entire length. This ...

Researchers have developed a new optical sensor that provides a simple way to achieve real-time detection of extremely low levels of arsenic in water. Researchers have developed a new optical sensor ...

This Collection invites submissions of original research into methods that support the deployment of optical fibre sensors, driving advancements in precise and reliable sensing technologies. Optical ...

UK’s leading broadband provider embarks on test of fibre‑optic leak‑detection system designed to turn cables into thousands ...

Researchers have developed a new way to recognize human emotions by combining fiber-based physiological signals with thermal ...

This tech could let the infrastructure carrying your data save water, too.

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...

Russia's authorities have been forced to postpone the mandatory localisation of fibre optic production after the shutdown of the country's only plant producing this material.