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Researchers aim to grow optical fibres using biology instead of machinery
Researchers at Northumbria University are working on a project to grow optical fibres through biological processes rather than manufacturing them with traditional machinery. The approach could reshape how fibre optic cables, which carry much of the world's internet traffic, are produced. Details on the methods, timeline and funding behind the research have not yet been made public.
Why now: The research offers a novel biological alternative to industrial fibre production, drawing interest for its potential technological impact.
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- Researchers aim to grow optical fibres using biology instead of machinery · Northumbria University
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