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Using a new type of optical fiber, researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have transmitted data over a single optical fiber at a speed of 43 terabits per second (43 Tbps) to set a new data transmission world record, beating the previous record of 32 Tbps.

The English seaside town of Brighton will soon gain a new observation tower. Dubbed the Brighton i360, it features a glass pod that will offer views of up to 30 miles away (48.2 km) on a sunny day.

Smart light bulbs like the Philips hue, LIFX and INSTEON bulbs are all able to connect to the web independently, but buying new smart bulbs can be expensive. Emberlight is an adapter designed to make any bulb smart without the expense.

Next January, a squadron of disabled British servicemembers is scheduled to fly to the South Pole in up to five open-cockpit microlights to show what severely disabled people can achieve and inspire others to seek rehabilitation.

A team of scientists led by MIT has created a "visual microphone" that uses a computer algorithm to analyze and reconstruct audio signals from objects in a video image.

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a system that they say eliminates the need for power supplies for Wi-Fi connections by using radio frequency backscatter technology.

The office of Texas Governor Rick Perry has revealed that SpaceX has selected Brownsville, Texas as the site of a new launch facility for sending commercial satellites into orbit.

Researchers from the University of North Texas (UNT) have demonstrated a UAV capable of supplying Wi-Fi to disaster-struck areas with a range of up to 5 km (3.1 mi). The team says these figures represent a big improvement on existing solutions and could lead to new forms of wireless communication.

Architecture firm Waterstudio and developers Dutch Docklands have been given the go-ahead to construct a floating luxury hotel near Tromsø, Norway. The Krystall hotel will feature a glass roof, so guests can enjoy the Aurora Borealis from their beds.

As good looking as the Volkswagen Scirocco is, the current model is six years old. VW has given the Golf-based coupe a major refresh, with a new range of more powerful and economical engines and a sharper look.

It was in the 1960s that architect Dr Dante Bini pioneered the Binishell as a cheaper and more eco-friendly way of construction. Dante's son Nicolo, also an architect, is now looking to revive the Binishell method, with a view to providing low-cost housing solutions around the world.

A new system developed by the Toumaz Group may hold the key to improving the level of life-saving attention received by patients, providing two-minute updates on their vital signs 24 hours a day with the use of a comfortable, wireless sensor pad.