Since the first fiber optic cables rolled out in the 1970s, they've become a major part of everything from medical devices to high-speed internet and cable TV. But as it turns out, one group of marine ...

Mineral crystals in heart cockles’ shells protect symbiotic algae from ultraviolet rays and could lead to innovations in internet infrastructure.

Fiber is something that most of us get far too little of. To change that, we need to actually enjoy eating it. Food ...

The global fiber optic preform market revenue was around US$ 5.1 billion in 2022 and is estimated to reach US$ 12.4 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% during the ...

An optical fiber is constructed of a transparent core ... guiding the light along the core. A plastic coating covers the cladding to protect the glass surface. Cables also include fibers of ...

Such fibers were said to be capable of carrying 65,000 times more information than copper wire [3]. This chapter focuses on the development, science, and performance of protective coatings for optical ...