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Radiation-free breast cancer screenings come closer to reality

Health & Medicine Technology DFN (Germany)

Researchers are improving ultrasound technology to better detect breast cancer in women with dense breasts, where mammograms may miss cancer or give false positives

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Academic roaming keeps Kenyan hospital online

Health & Medicine KENET (Kenya)

A collaboration with national research and education network KENET allows doctors, nurses and medical students at the AIC Kijabe Hospital in Kenya to connect to Wi-Fi via eduroam.

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Latin America gears up for high-energy physics

Particle Physics RedCLARA (Latin America)

In just five years, a groundbreaking collaboration between universities in Latin America and Europe has established infrastructure enabling local physicists to contribute to some of the world’s most advanced scientific experiments.

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Research & education networks solve real-world problems

National and regional research & education networks traverse our planet, working together to provide ultra high-speed connectivity and tailor-made services that underpin scientific discovery, foster international collaborations and unlock access to education. This blog features fascinating stories from around the world about people and projects empowered by these networks to make a difference.

Why research & education networks?

Subsea cable assists seismic research

Seismic monitoring technology at the Madeira Island, Portugal, allows a submarine optic cable to act as a sensor for seismic activity. This improves the chances of predicting earthquakes and tsunamis.

First spaceborne measurement of vertical cloud motion

A radar developed by Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology and partners has made the world’s first measurement of vertical cloud motion from space.

Breaking new ground: ESnet streams science in real time, simplifying workflows

In April 2024, Jefferson Lab streamed and processed raw physics data in real time over 3,000 miles at 100 gigabits per second—a breakthrough for big-data science.

Momentum for quantum tech in Denmark

Danish researchers are testing devices that provide precise location data in remote areas without satellite navigation. Meanwhile, a new center for developing highly accurate healthcare sensors is opening in Copenhagen, highlighting Denmark’s momentum in quantum technology. Now, DeiC, Denmark’s national research and education network, is enhancing its commitment to quantum advancements. “We offer support to... View Article

Towards safer navigation in Arctic waters

With rising temperatures and decreasing sea ice, the Arctic shipping season is steadily being extended, though conditions continue to be challenging. A research collaboration across the European Nordic countries develops a sea ice modelling tool that helps the shipping industry estimate risks. The tool also calculates the climate indicator for sea ice to predict future... View Article

Post-pandemic: Ireland connects 1,000 schools

The HEAnet Schools Network is providing reliable high-speed internet connectivity to primary and post-primary schools nationwide.