{
  "id": 4616644,
  "title": "Rice-Sized Chip With “Rainbow Light” Could Power Future 6G Networks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/rice-sized-chip-with-rainbow-light-could-power-future-6g-networks",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-31T09:34:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/31/rice-sized-chip-with-rainbow-light-could-power-future-6g-networks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Researchers at Loughborough University have created a microchip the size of a grain of rice that generates a spectrum of light resembling a rainbow. This breakthrough could potentially enable faster, higher-capacity 6G networks and precise timing for quantum technologies. The technology, known as a microcomb, produces multiple optical frequencies that can be converted into millimeter waves, a vital component for telecommunications. Millimeter waves offer greater bandwidth, allowing networks to transmit more data. Dr. Luke Peters, from the Emergent Photonics Research Centre, emphasized that the technology could have applications beyond communications, such as in radar systems, spectroscopy, and astronomical instruments. However, significant challenges remain before the technology becomes practical for deployment.",
  "summary": "Researchers have demonstrated a microchip about the size of a grain of rice that can generate a highly organized “rainbow” … Read More The post Rice-Sized Chip With “Rainbow Light” Could Power Future 6G Networks appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [
    "Researchers at Loughborough University create rice-sized microchip",
    "Microcomb generates rainbow light spectrum for 6G networks",
    "Technology has potential applications in radar, spectroscopy, astronomy"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}