How Moldova is bringing cervical cancer screening closer to home
Moldova’s NREN RENAM enabled a national digital colposcopy network that uses telemedicine to expand cervical cancer screening access across regional hospitals.
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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.
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.
Broadband islands: bridging the gap in learning and healthcare
High-speed broadband “islands” from KENET are connecting hospitals and universities in Kenya, improving access to online learning, telemedicine and digital research.
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.
Chile’s research network champions telemedicine for the region
A new paper from Chile’s NREN REUNA and RedCLARA highlights telemedicine success in remote areas and promotes a regional network model to expand digital healthcare.
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.
Kenyan breakthrough brings energy-free cooling to rural communities
A magnetic refrigeration project at Egerton University supported by Kenya’s NREN KENET aims to cool food without electricity, preserving milk and juice in off-grid areas.
Flexible exams in Finland reduce stress and boost student success
Finland’s nationally developed EXAM system lets students choose when and where to take university exams, reducing stress and expanding access across institutions.
How satellite data is helping farmers fight drought and grow smarter
Projects showcased at InnovaInvest used Copernicus satellite data to help farmers and communities reduce climate risk, improve crop outcomes and guide decision-making.
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.