The avatar effect: why we take more risks in the virtual world
A Japanese study by NICT found that people make riskier decisions when observed by avatars rather than humans, linked to changes in emotional brain responses.
Asia Pacific
The Philippines takes aim at cervical cancer
A joint AI project by DOST-ASTI and CerviQ is training deep learning models on cervical images to support early cancer detection and expand screening nationwide.
Smart buoys protect fish in The Philippines
Upgraded smart buoys in the Philippines now monitor water quality like dissolved oxygen and temperature to help detect fish kill conditions early and protect aquaculture.
Secure file sharing in 20+ languages empowers researchers across Asia
BdREN and APAN’s localized FileSender tool lets researchers and students across the Asia Pacific exchange large files securely in more than 20 languages.
eduroam global roaming lands at major airports in Bangladesh
BdREN has expanded eduroam Wi-Fi access to Sylhet and Chittagong airports after Hazrat Shahjalal, letting students, researchers and staff stay connected on the go.
Asian NRENs join forces to expand access to digital tools for research and education
BdREN, DrukREN, LEARN and Nepal’s NREN formed SEACREN and secured discounted Zoom access for member institutions to support regional research and learning.
Revolutionising weather forecasting: First space-based observation of vertical cloud movement
EarthCARE’s spaceborne cloud radar made the first global measurements of vertical cloud motion, offering data that could improve weather prediction and climate models.
Fast language skills for smartphones
NICT’s low-latency, on-device text-to-speech system now supports 21 languages on smartphones, enabling fast voice synthesis without an internet connection.
How technology supports First Nations research and knowledge
AARNet is supporting AIATSIS to preserve and share First Nations language and cultural collections through secure digital infrastructure and data services.