Researchers develop reconfigurable MIMO-based self-powered battery-less light communication system
In a new paper published in Light: Science & Application, a team of scientists, led by Professor Khaled Salama from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, and co-workers have developed a reconfigurable simultaneous ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Reconfigurable smart antenna offers low complexity and high gain
Smart antennas have garnered significant attention for their ability to enable both communication and perception functions simultaneously; however, they commonly come with complicated controls and a high cost.
Aug 30, 2024
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Silicon chip propels 6G communications forward
A team of scientists has unlocked the potential of 6G communications with a new polarization multiplexer. Terahertz communications represent the next frontier in wireless technology, promising data transmission rates far ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Researchers innovate optical microchips with applications for sensing and communications
Infrared light cannot be seen, but it can be felt as heat. Lying beyond the red color in the electromagnetic spectrum, it is used by animals to detect prey in the dark and in night vision cameras.
Aug 29, 2024
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A third of the world lacks internet connectivity—airborne communications stations could change that
About one-third of the global population, around 3 billion people, don't have access to the internet or have poor connections because of infrastructure limitations, economic disparities and geographic isolation.
Aug 26, 2024
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Precision orbit overhaul: LEO satellites team up to refine GPS accuracy
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) accuracy is crucial for precise applications, yet regional networks often face challenges in maintaining this precision. Integrating data from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites with ...
Aug 26, 2024
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From city streets to open skies: The new frontier in smartphone GNSS accuracy
The latest advancements in smartphone positioning technology were put to the test in a recent study. Focusing on the multi-frequency Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capabilities of the Redmi K60 Ultra, the study ...
Aug 19, 2024
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How to get internet access even when a storm knocks out power (and Wi-Fi) at home
Hurricanes, tropical storms and even severe thunderstorms can lead to power outages.
Aug 14, 2024
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Hybrid RF-VLC system could reduce power consumption in wireless networks
Wireless internet supports the daily activities of countless people worldwide, ranging from their professional communications to internet browsing and the streaming of movies or TV series. This spiking demand for wireless ...
US companies' global market reach linked to cloud computing use
U.S. firms that use cloud-computing services are more likely to export their products and services, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The team said the findings ...
Aug 13, 2024
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Unlocking clarity in the skies: Subcarrier modulation for enhanced GNSS
The integration of subcarrier modulated signals into Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), has brought forth new layers of complexity in signal acquisition and tracking, stemming from their distinctive structure. Although ...
Aug 5, 2024
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Venezuelan crisis has negatively affected country's internet, researchers find
As the Venezuelan crisis intensifies, researchers and policy experts have worked to understand its ramifications on the country's politics, economics, health services, water security, infrastructure and more.
Aug 2, 2024
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Fast, tap-proof data networks with light
The digital transformation means that more and more devices such as X-ray and ultrasound machines are being connected to networks in hospital settings, for example. These kinds of equipment have to be movable as needed.
Aug 1, 2024
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Undersea internet cables connecting Australia to the world threatened by boats, spies, natural disasters
The Australian government this week announced it would spend A$18 million over four years on a new center aimed at keeping safe the undersea cables that power the nation's internet.
Jul 31, 2024
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Interoperable multipath hemispherical map: A unified approach for enhanced GNSS precision
Multipath effects, resulting from satellite signals reflecting off objects before reaching the receiver, seriously compromise the precision of satellite navigation systems. Existing solutions like Sidereal Filtering and system-specific ...
Jul 30, 2024
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A deep dive into polyimides for high-frequency wireless telecommunications
As 5G technologies continue to evolve, scientists and engineers are already exploring new ways to turn things up a notch for 6G. One of the biggest challenges to address in both 5G and 6G is the many detrimental effects that ...
Jul 26, 2024
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Memristive radiofrequency switches show improved performance for mmWave applications
Radiofrequency (RF) switches are electronic components that control the routing of RF signals between different segments of circuits, for instance turning the signals on and off or redirecting them. These switches are central ...
Digital twin method can boost wireless network speed and reliability
Computer science researchers have developed a new method for predicting what data wireless computing users will need before they need it, making wireless networks faster and more reliable. The new method makes use of a technique ...
Jul 24, 2024
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