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New hardware to expand fast fiber-to-the-home

Researchers from University College London have developed a new optical receiver that simplifies the design and reduces costs, enabling faster fiber-to-the-home broadband technology. The novel receiver can support speeds of up to 10 Gb/s, making it futureproof against growing data demands.

SourceUniversity College London·JournalJournal of Lightwave Technology·DateFeb 14, 2016
Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

Streamlining mobile image processing

Researchers developed a system that sends highly compressed images to servers, which then process the images and send back modified files with reduced bandwidth consumption. The technique reduces bandwidth usage by over 98% and energy consumption by up to 85%, making it ideal for mobile image processing applications.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateNov 13, 2015

Ultra-thin, tunable, broadband microwave absorber may advance radar cloaking

Researchers developed ultra-thin, tunable broadband microwave absorber for ultrahigh-frequency applications. The absorber has a thickness of 7.8 millimeters and can absorb a wide range of frequencies, demonstrating its potential in improving aircraft cloaking, warship stealth, and broadband antenna technology.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·DateNov 10, 2015
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Researchers develop key component for terahertz wireless

Researchers from Brown University have developed a system for multiplexing terahertz waves, which enables separate streams of data to travel through a single medium. This technology has the potential to support terahertz wireless systems that can deliver data at much higher speeds than current cellular or Wi-Fi networks.

SourceBrown University·JournalNature Photonics·DateSep 14, 2015

Smoother signals sent through optical fibers

Researchers discovered a way to suppress nonlinear distortions in optical fibers, eliminating signal regeneration needs. This breakthrough enables more bandwidth availability and increased data transmission.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateJun 25, 2015
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

OSU innovation boosts Wi-Fi bandwidth tenfold

Researchers at Oregon State University have invented a technology that can increase WiFi bandwidth by 10 times, reducing congestion in crowded locations and homes with multiple devices. The system uses inexpensive components and integrates with existing WiFi systems, enabling faster data transfer rates up to 100 megabits per second.

SourceOregon State University·DateApr 20, 2015

New filter could advance terahertz data transmission

University of Utah engineers create a filter for separating different frequencies in the terahertz spectrum, a key step towards utilizing this bandwidth for commercial use. The filter can be fabricated using an off-the-shelf inkjet printer and has the potential to boost data transmission rates by thousands of times.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalOptica·DateFeb 27, 2015

New NIST tools to help boost wireless channel frequencies and capacity

Researchers at NIST are developing measurement tools for channels that could offer more than 1,000 times the bandwidth of today's cell phone systems. The tools will enable the development of innovative millimeter-wave wireless technologies and support the expected increases in demand for wireless capacity.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalIEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques·DateFeb 19, 2015
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

New absorber will lead to better biosensors

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new nanostructure that absorbs a very narrow spectrum of light, enhancing the sensitivity of biosensors. This ultranarrow band absorber can detect smaller changes in the environment and has been shown to exceed 90% absorption at visible frequencies.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalACS Nano·DateOct 1, 2014

Genetic approach helps design broadband metamaterial

Researchers at Penn State have developed a new metamaterial with high absorption over broad bandwidth, providing better protection against electromagnetic radiation. The material is designed using genetic algorithms and can be easily manufactured due to its simple layer structure.

SourcePenn State·JournalACS Nano·DateMay 5, 2014

New record set for data-transfer speeds

Researchers at IBM have achieved a record-breaking data transfer speed of 64 gigabits per second (Gb/s) using standard non-return-to-zero modulation on a multimode optical fiber. The technology has the potential to meet growing needs of servers, data centers and supercomputers through the end of this decade.

SourceOptica·DateFeb 25, 2014

Storage system for 'big data' dramatically speeds access to information

A new storage system, BlueDBM, uses a network of flash storage devices and field-programmable gate arrays to dramatically speed up the time it takes to access information. The system can analyze high-volume scientific data at around 30 frames per second, making it possible to answer user queries with very low latencies.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateJan 30, 2014
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

New approach to vertex connectivity could maximize networks' bandwidth

Researchers have developed a new technique for addressing vertex-connectivity problems, which could lead to communications protocols that coax as much bandwidth as possible from networks. The approach is based on decomposing the network into connected dominating sets, allowing for faster information flow and increased robustness.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateDec 23, 2013

UT Austin researchers design first battery-powered invisibility cloak

Researchers at UT Austin propose a battery-powered active cloak that draws energy from a battery, allowing objects to become undetectable to radio sensors over a greater range of frequencies. This technology has applications in improving cellular and radio communications, biomedical sensing, and near-field imaging.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 18, 2013

Communicating nightingales: Older males trill better

Researchers found that older males can perform faster and more demanding trills than their younger counterparts, which may be used by females to assess male quality. The study also reveals the nightingale's exceptional singing abilities, with a large song repertoire and rapid broadband trills.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalJournal of Avian Biology·DateAug 12, 2013

New software alleviates wireless traffic

GapSense software controls traffic to dramatically reduce interference, enabling devices to communicate more efficiently and reducing collisions by up to 45%. The technology could also address the 'hidden terminal' problem and reduce energy consumption of WiFi devices.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·DateApr 11, 2013
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.

Texas A&M research contributes to improved ultrasound imaging

Researchers at Texas A&M University developed a new metamaterial that enables the conversion of ultrasound waves into optical signals, resulting in high-resolution images. This breakthrough technology has the potential to significantly improve diagnostic capabilities in various biomedical applications.

SourceTexas A&M University·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateMar 5, 2013

Making Web applications more efficient

Researchers at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory presented a new system called Pyxis that automatically streamlines website database access patterns. This results in significant speedups of up to three times and reduced bandwidth usage. Pyxis works with languages already favored by web developers, such as Java.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateAug 31, 2012
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

MIT: The faster-than-fast Fourier transform

MIT researchers have found a way to increase the speed of the Fourier transform, a fundamental concept in information sciences. The new algorithm improves on the fast Fourier transform by dividing signals into narrower slices of bandwidth, allowing for dramatic tenfold increases in speed in certain cases.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateJan 18, 2012

Georgia Tech proposes Internet consumer nutrition label

A study from Georgia Tech recommends an 'Internet nutrition label' to provide consumers with a complete picture of their service performance. The label would include metrics like throughput, latency, and packet loss, helping users make informed decisions about their internet plans.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·DateAug 2, 2011

New compact microspectrometer design achieves high resolution and wide bandwidth

A new microspectrometer architecture using compact disc-shaped resonators has achieved high resolution and wide bandwidth, enabling miniaturized spectrometers with improved performance. The device can be integrated with other devices and is suitable for various applications in biological, chemical, medical, and pharmaceutical fields.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalOptics Express·DateJun 20, 2011
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Internet could be 10 times faster than it is

The 100GET project successfully increased internet bandwidth capacity from 40GbE to 100GbE, demonstrating the importance of efficient data transfer in meeting growing demand. By leveraging partnerships and innovative technologies, companies involved in the project have created new products, jobs, and patent applications.

SourceEUREKA·DateJun 14, 2011

Solving the bandwidth bottleneck

A team of University of Texas at Austin engineers is working on novel algorithms to enhance the efficiency of mobile video streaming, reducing the demand on wireless networks. The goal is to deliver high-quality videos with fewer bits, while improving network capacity and reducing interference from base stations.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·DateMar 16, 2011

Metamaterials approach makes better satellite antennas

Scientists have successfully designed a new type of antenna liner using metamaterials, which can enhance performance and reduce mass, leading to lower costs and increased efficiency in communications satellites. The design has overcome previous limitations of narrow bandwidth and high loss, making it suitable for real-world applications.

SourcePenn State·JournalNature Materials·DateJan 30, 2011
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

Making Internet faster

A EUREKA-backed project, TRAMMS, aimed to solve Internet bottlenecks by monitoring traffic over three years. The team gained insight into user behavior and accurately measured network traffic, enabling service providers to avoid bottlenecks and improve web browsing quality.

SourceEUREKA·DateDec 9, 2010

Energy use in the media cloud

Researchers estimate global media consumption will drive 2,570 exabytes of data per year by 2030. To achieve renewable energy infrastructure, a 60-performance improvement in efficiency is needed, potentially reached by 2021. Behaviour change strategies like reducing digital waste and persuasive web design can reduce overall demand.

SourceUniversity of Bristol·DateDec 2, 2010
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

'Wireless' humans could form backbone of new mobile networks

Scientists from Queen's University Belfast are developing a new technology using wearable sensors to create ultra-high bandwidth mobile internet infrastructures. This innovation has the potential to reduce the density of mobile phone base stations and bring significant social benefits, including improved healthcare and remote gaming.

SourceQueen's University Belfast·DateOct 28, 2010

From the desk lamp to the desktop?

Researchers from Germany have developed a way to encode wireless broadband signals using desk lamps, exploiting synergy between illumination and information. The system uses visible-frequency wireless with all the bandwidth one could want, achieving record speeds of up to 230 Mbit/s with commercial LEDs.

SourceOptica·DateMar 9, 2010

Peer-to-peer heart monitoring

Researchers have developed a decentralized peer-to-peer (P2P) system to monitor patients with chronic illnesses remotely. The system, which utilizes idle processing cycles, storage, and bandwidth of individual nodes, can build a scalable model of the network overlay on the internet.

SourceInderscience Publishers·JournalInternational Journal of Computer Applications in Technology·DateMar 9, 2009
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

A novel X-ray source could be brightest in the world

Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have devised a new type of next generation light sources that can create x-rays up to one hundred million times brighter than currently operating machines. The X-FELO oscillator is expected to open up breakthrough scientific opportunities in various research fields.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 20, 2008

ETH Zurich researchers test high-speed WLAN network

Researchers from ETH Zurich have successfully tested high-speed WLAN network using MIMO technology, increasing data transfer rates up to four times higher than existing networks. They developed efficient decoding algorithms for multi-antenna systems, enabling practical implementation in complex networks.

SourceETH Zurich/Swiss Federal Institute of Technology·DateMar 12, 2008
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

Researchers aim to make Internet bandwidth a global currency

A novel peer-to-peer video sharing application is being used to explore a next-generation model for safe and legal electronic commerce. The platform rewards users for uploading content, allowing them to download faster and more securely. Researchers envision a global marketplace where bandwidth is the primary currency.

SourceHarvard University·DateAug 29, 2007

Controlling bandwidth in the clouds

Researchers at UCSD have designed a new algorithm that enables distributed rate limiting to enforce global bandwidth rate limits and dynamically shift allocations based on current network demand. The flow proportional share algorithm uses TCP to estimate bandwidth demand, providing fairness and practicality for deployment nationwide.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·DateAug 28, 2007

'Frequency comb' spectroscopy proves to be powerful chemical analysis tool

Physicists at JILA have developed a highly sensitive tool for real-time analysis of atoms and molecules, offering unprecedented capabilities in chemistry laboratories, environmental monitoring, security, and medical offices. The technology uses an ultrafast laser-based frequency comb to precisely measure light absorption signatures, en...

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalScience·DateMar 16, 2006

Grant for ultrafast optical communications

The project aims to investigate high carrier frequencies of mid-infrared light for efficient communication and applications such as light-based radar devices, medical imaging, and synthesizing electronic tones. Researchers will design, build, and test thumbnail-sized chips capable of encoding data at unprecedented rates.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·DateJan 19, 2006
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

High energy physics team captures network prize at SC|05

The Caltech-led team captured the network prize at SC|05 by transferring 475 terabytes of high energy physics data in 24 hours and sustaining average data rates of over 100 gigabits per second. The team demonstrated the value of collaboration and achieved records while transferring data from running experiments.

SourceDOE/Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory·DateDec 6, 2005

Godiva's speedy ride

A new PIM chip called Godiva, designed and prototyped at USC, has successfully integrated into a server and delivered comparable performance to the original-equipment Itanium chip. The Godiva chip uses DDR-DRAM interface and reduces electrical power consumption by one hundredth.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·DateNov 2, 2004

For rural Pennsylvania, wireless is the ticket to the 21st century

Lehigh engineering professor Shalinee Kishore aims to bring modern telecommunications to rural Pennsylvania through a five-year grant. She plans to develop and implement a plan to improve the county's wireless communications infrastructure, enabling residents to access high-speed Internet and lower-speed voice services.

SourceLehigh University·DateMar 9, 2004
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

United States, Russia, China link up first global-ring network

The new Little GLORIAD network increases bandwidth between the US and China to 155 Mbps and enhances research capabilities for scientists worldwide. The network enables joint responses to natural disasters, nuclear materials safeguards, and human genome studies.

SourceU.S. National Science Foundation·DateDec 22, 2003

Sandia demonstrates next generation high performance computing cluster

Sandia's new cluster features a combination of Intel Xeon and Itanium processors, utilizing InfiniBand Host Channel Adapters for low-latency and high-bandwidth connections. The 128-node machine is expected to be one of the world's top systems, powered by Mellanox and Linux Networx hardware.

SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·DateSep 17, 2003
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

'Opto-chips' are high-speed communications breakthrough

New polymers enable polymeric electro-optic modulators to translate electrical signals into optical signals at rates of up to 100 gigabytes per second, increasing information-processing speeds by 10 times those of current electronic devices.

SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalScience·DateApr 5, 2000