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.
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Revolutionising weather forecasting: First space-based observation of vertical cloud movement
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.
Nordic collaboration enhances Arctic sea ice forecasting for safer navigation
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…
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.
Fast language skills for smartphones
With a latency of just 0.5 seconds, smartphones can now convert text to speech in 21 languages, thanks to Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology.
How technology supports First Nations research and knowledge
Delivering the network that’s helping to preserve and foster a greater understanding and appreciation of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Digital transformation for Kenyan education
The project meets the evolving needs of education ensuring learners are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a digitally driven world.
A new piece of the climate puzzle
What role do clouds and particles play in global warming? That is what an instrument developed in the Netherlands, SPEXone, on board a new NASA climate satellite, is exploring. The data collected by SPEXone will be processed and stored at SURF and made available to the scientific community.
Fighting cervical cancer with supercomputing
According to Finnish research, vaccination against human papillomavirus HPV can provide herd immunity. The team uses High-performance computing provided by CSC, the NREN of Finland.
Increasing Ireland’s electric grid resilience
A study involving HEAnet finds that it will be possible to monitor the utility grid without satellite-based time data, thereby increasing resilience significantly.