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1.28 Tbit/s capacity transmission of 32 × 40 Gbit/s, 100 GHz-spaced channels is demonstrated over 2400 km using distributed all-Raman amplification and electrical-TDM equipment over an optimised TeraLight™/Reverse TeraLight© dispersion map.

Optimal dense wavelength-division multiplexed transmission is obtained based on high-order periodic dispersion-managed solitons in a dispersion-slope-compensated fiber link.

Theory and experiments show that the nonlinear development of the modulational polarization instability of an intense light beam in a normally dispersive, low-birefringence optical fiber leads to ultrashort dark-soliton-like trains with repetition rates in the terahertz range in the polarization orthogonal to the pump.

We investigate modulational instability in normally dispersive highly birefringent fibers. By means of a technique based on a two-frequency pump field we are able to provide evidence for strong nonlinear dependence of the modulational instability spectra. This dependence manifests itself by the appearance of a nonlinear spectral gap in which modulational instability vanishes.

We present the experimental observation of generation of vector dark-soliton pulse trains with terahertz repetition rates in the normal dispersion regime of an optical fiber. The polarization solitons build up from induced cross-phase modulation instability of two orthogonal pumps in a highly birefringent fiber.

Focuses on recycling of wastes for ready-to-wear garments. Postconsumer materials; Preconsumer materials; Number of tons of trash Americans dump everyday.

The article discusses about the tipping point concept in cartooning for explaining and engaging the children to understand and lend their hands to tackle the climate change situations. Topics of further discussion includes climate cartoon film Sea Believers. It can be explained to them by tipping situations like chipmunk bringing last nut up to its hole in the tree, last little atom of carbon gets out into the already strained atmosphere.

The article reports on the certification of the new glycerin-based Type I deicing fluid Defrosol ADF of ground service provider Baltic Ground Services (BGS) in 2013. It mentions that Defrosol ADF comes with better anti-corrosion characteristics and with low aquatic toxicity. It states that the Type I deicing fluid is aimed for ice structure, frost and snow removal from aircraft. INSET: Cryolech Introduces Its Type II Deicer To Europe.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published in previous issues including "Bloc Party" in the June 2016 issue; another related to power and capability of electric bikes; and one on changes related to bike technology.

The article focuses on 2018 climate reports which include ice caps are melting, sea-level rise is making islands disappear and California's developed a crazy habit of catching fire. It mentions issues regarding animated television shows "All in the Family" with racism and women's rights. It also mentions Parkland schoolkids have the U.S. National Rifle Association on the run.

The author discusses the order of an arbitrator for the reinstatement of police officer Tim Heidt in McMinnville, Oregon. He mentions that such order gives the residents a grave injustice given Heidt's cases of violence and excessive indulgence in alcohol. He says that Heidt's accounts on a beating video that surfaced about him after downing from alcohol does not match with the facts in the case. He also stresses if the public does not hold officers accountable, they do them a disservice.

Presents steps in making a green map. Materials needed; Procedure; Comparison of the number of green spots and toxic sites.

Focuses on the investigation conducted by the Univesity of Washington research team on how bacteria living inside chimneys or vents on the ocean floor known as black smokers can exist in such condition. Reason vents are called black smokers; Key to the survival of the bacteria; How the organisms use minerals as food.

Presents a photograph of an alligator crossing a North Carolina road to get to a swamp. Blocking of traffic for an hour.

Presents a photograph of the Earth from the moon taken by the robotic spacecraft Clementine. Spacecraft's orbit of the moon in the 1994 spring season; Celebration of the 25th anniversary of the moon landing.

The article presents an interview with several voice artists including Debbie Irwin, Billy Bob Thompson, and Erica Schroeder. Topics discussed include Irwin's favourite part of working at audio-visual consultant firm Audioworks, their views on music producer Kip Kaplan and Thompson's view on the biggest problem he finds with international cartoons, which is stated to be the script.

An interview with animation writers Javier Valdez and Joe Vitale of the Baboon Animation team about their techniques and physical comedy is presented. When asked about the difference between slapstick and physical comedy, Vitale comments that slapstick for him requires someone to get hit. Valdez offers his opinion about violence in cartoons. Vitale also mentions the reason why he stays away from bathroom humor.

An interview with Joe Vitale and Javier Valdez, members of Baboon Animation's writing team for the animated television series "Angry Birds Toons," is presented. Topics discussed include rules for writing physical comedy, techniques for working with nonverbal characters such as in "Angry Birds Toons," and the writers' physical comedy influences.

An interview with Baboon Animation animator Jymn Magon is presented. He talks about Walt Disney TV Animation's television (TV) show "Duck Tales," which led to the revival of the animation industry and high-quality TV programming for children. He explains how they conceptualized the show "TaleSpin." He discusses other shows like "Gummi Bears" and "The Wuzzles."

An interview with Baboon Animation writers Pamela Hickey, Dennys McCoy, Jymn Magon, and John Fountain is presented. They talk about their strategies when writing animation scripts. They discuss the influence of character art or concept art in their writing. They explain how they handle more visually experimental scenes.

The article presents an interview with animator Mike de Seve who has worked on animated television (TV) programs such as "Beavis and Butt-Head." Topics include how he founded the animation studio Baboon Animation, his time as a filmmaking and animation student at New York University in New York City, and why he thinks people enjoy the animated TV shows "Spongebob Squarepants" and "Phineas and Ferb."

The article discusses mistakes made in the workplace by the animators Aron Dunn, Mike de Seve, and Susan Kim that they thought would result in being fired. Topics include how Dunn ruined a conference table by leaving pizzas on it, how de Seve spilled fake blood on his writing samples before handing them to his interviewers, and how several matchbooks in Kim's purse ignited during an interview.

The article presents an interview with Susan Kim, a member of the screenwriting team Baboon Animation, who has worked on animated television (TV) programs such as "Arthur," "Speed Racer," and "Pocoyo." Topics include how she takes gender into account when hiring writers, her thoughts on working from home, and her advice to people who want to become writers for animated TV programs.