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Virtual flying reduces fear of heights - In The Field

In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 3d

🕹️ #Researchers at #Japan 🇯🇵 #NREN #NICT found that a short 7-minute virtual reality (VR) “flight” can reduce both physical and self-reported fear of heights.

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#VR #MentalHealth #Research

A Japanese study shows that short VR “flights” can ease symptoms of acrophobia, offering a promising alternative to traditional exposure therapy.

Africa’s open science landscape mapped - In The Field

In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 8d

🎓 A new study mapped #Africa’s open science landscape, focusing on Diamond Open Access journals, free for both authors & readers. 75% face financial strain, often run by volunteers. Support from #NRENs like WACREN is vital.

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Open access journals in Africa boost research visibility but struggle to survive

Empowering farmers in Latin America with blockchain - In The Field

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 11d

🌱 In #LatinAmerica, 100+ blockchain solutions are boosting resilience, from helping smallholder farmers to #FoodSecurity & transparency. Powered by #LACNet, regional #NREN @RedCLARA, and #LACNIC, reaching 9M+ people in 23 countries.

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Besides enhancing the business opportunities for smallholder farmers, the solution also assists them in adapting to climate change.

Supercomputer helps to decrease sound pollution - In The Field

In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · 29d

Delft University of Technology is using the #Snellius #supercomputer operated by #NREN of the #Netherlands 🇳🇱 @itcooperativesurf.bsky.social to help develop quieter aircraft, drones, and wind turbines to decrease sound pollution.

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#HPC #Supercomputing #Innovation #NoiseReduction

Because only supercomputers like Snellius can handle the massive calculations needed to study noise from aircraft and wind turbines, researchers come to SURF

Enabling astronomy at scale with AARNet and Globus

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AARNet @aarnet.edu.au · Sep 5

#AusSRC + #IDIA are investigating mysterious powerful radio pulses called long-period transients 🌌

With #AARNet + #Globus, #MeerKAT data moves securely at speed, straight from capture to analysis.

🔗 ow.ly/Zk8K50WRB9A #Astronomy #BigData #RadioAstronomy

📸 SARAO

Seamless, high performance data movement across international borders enables breakthrough astrophysics research.

It’s better together – how to make the case for collaboration - Jisc

In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · Aug 28

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#NREN #research #education

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · Aug 21

Collaboration in higher education isn’t just a nice to have, it’s essential for resilience, efficiency and delivering improved student experiences.

But how do you make the case and get leadership and staff on board? @jamesclay.bsky.social explains...

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CENIC | CENIC Completes 800 Gbps Upgrade to California Research and Education Network

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CSCfi @csc.fi · Aug 14

This week, CSC signed the InstituteQ Collaboration Agreement together with Finland’s leading #quantum research and technology institutions.‪ We’re excited to work alongside our partners to boost Finland’s competitiveness in this rapidly evolving field. 🚀

@instituteq.bsky.social‬

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cenicnews.bsky.social @cenicnews.bsky.social · Aug 14

CENIC Completes 800 Gbps Upgrade to California Research and Education Network
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CENIC has completed its 800G backbone upgrade, and by the end of this year, all suitable segments will be transitioned to coherent pluggable optics.

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Smarter weather forecasts support renewable energy - In The Field

In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · Aug 14

💨⚡ Smarter weather forecasts are cutting costs for #Denmark’s 🇩🇰 renewable energy. With support from #NREN #DeiC, DMI is using #AI and #LUMI #supercomputer to deliver faster, more accurate forecasts that help providers plan more efficiently. ow.ly/OMQg50WFISS

#RenewableEnergy @csc.fi

The Danish Meteorological Institute is using supercomputing, with DeiC’s help, to deliver faster, more accurate weather forecasts.

Powering discovery: AARNet infrastructure supports global Galaxy…

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AARNet @aarnet.edu.au · Aug 8

20 years of #Galaxy powering global life sciences research! #GalaxyAustralia, hosted on #AARNet's infrastructure, recently supported over 2k students @ #Singapore Biology League & 3.5k participants for the Galaxy Training Academy. @ausbiocommons.bsky.social

ow.ly/TG9K50WBMXw #Research

Hosted on AARNet’s high-performance infrastructure, Galaxy Australia benefits from the reliability, scalability and bandwidth of Australia’s national…

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · Aug 5

Keep up to date with news from around the world about people and projects connected by #research and #education networks.

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · Jul 29

Researchers at UFPB & #NREN of #Brazil 🇧🇷 #RNP are using AI-powered 3D avatars to support students with hearing impairment.

These virtual interpreters translate Portuguese into Libras to boost inclusion.

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#InTheField #InclusiveEducation

Fast, secure data sharing helps protect the Great Barrier Reef - In The Field

In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · Jul 24

Researchers at #AIMS are protecting the #GreatBarrierReef with help from @aarnet.edu.au, #NREN of #Australia 🇦🇺

Using #FileSender, they transfer terabytes of reef data to #CSIRO in minutes for #AI analysis and faster action.

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#DigitalScience #InTheField

AIMS and CSIRO share terabytes of survey data through FileSender from Australian NREN, AARNet, to advance Crown-of-Thorns Starfish detection.

Fast, secure data sharing helps protect the Great Barrier Reef

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AARNet @aarnet.edu.au · Jul 15

#AIMS and #CSIRO are using #FileSender over #AARNet’s high-speed network to securely and efficiently share terabytes of survey data, advancing the detection of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish to help protect the #GreatBarrierReef

ow.ly/Jj5A50WpGhQ #BigData #CSIRO

AIMS and CSIRO securely and efficiently share terabytes of survey data through FileSender to advance Crown-of-Thorns Starfish detection.

Groundbreaking testbed improves network resilience - In The Field

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · Jul 15

#NREN of #Japan 🇯🇵 #NICT and Fraunhofer HHI 🇩🇪 have launched OTDS—a testbed enabling secure sharing of real telemetry data to train AI for optical network resilience. Smarter models, stronger networks.

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#NetworkResilience #OpticalNetworks

The platform enables advances in AI-driven network automation, with the potential to boost connectivity and the resilience of critical services.

Artificial intelligence gives new hope to stroke survivors - In The Field

In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · Jun 30

Catch up on stories from In The Field in our latest newsletter at ow.ly/lTCn50WiKHJ

#NREN #research #education #InTheField

In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · Jun 27

Researchers at Reabnet Tecnologia supported by #Brazil 🇧🇷 #NREN #RNP are using #ArtificialIntelligence and virtual reality to support stroke rehabilitation, with interactive games and AI-powered digital monitoring.

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#HealthTech #AI

With support from Brazil’s NREN RNP, startup Reabnet uses AI and VR games to boost rehabilitation outcomes and restore motivation for patients in recovery.

Using supercomputing to improve crop yields - In The Field

In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · Jun 25

Norwegian startup DigiFarm is using the LUMI #supercomputer via #NREN of #Finland 🇫🇮 @csc.fi to train AI models for precision farming—cutting dev time and improving crop yields. Powered by the LUMI AI Factory.

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#AI #Agritech #LUMI #HPC #NREN

Norwegian startup DigiFarm harnesses CSC’s LUMI supercomputer to fast-track AI innovation in agriculture, proving high-performance computing isn’t just for big tech.

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Smooth migration for BioCommons’ Apollo service: AARNet and Globus…

In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · Jun 19

🎉 Celebrating 10 years of @inthefieldstories!

480+ stories from 100+ #NRENs highlighting global #research, innovation & #education. From Arctic labs to urban campuses, these connections quietly power big breakthroughs. 🌍

🔗 inthefieldstories.net #InTheField #10YearsOfImpact

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AARNet @aarnet.edu.au · Jun 19

Technical specialists at @ausbiocommons.bsky.social recently used the #Globus #DataMovement service over the #AARNet high-speed network to migrate 15 TB of #ResearchData for the #Apollo platform with minimal disruption.

Find out more ow.ly/vcXu50Wc2mi #BigData #DataMovement

Technical specialists at Australian BioCommons used the Globus service over the AARNet network to rapidly migrate 15 TB of research data for the Apollo…

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AARNet @aarnet.edu.au · Jun 3

#MediaRelease: #AARNet recently worked with @cisco.com on a successful field trial showcasing the capabilities of 400Gbps Ultra Long Haul (ULH) pluggable coherent optics technology, conducted over 4,600km on the #IndigoCentral subsea cable system.

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AARNet and Cisco successfully demonstrate next generation 400Gbps…

The trial demonstrated significant advancement in long-haul network capacity and efficiency, establishing a foundation for enhanced research and education…

Data platform fuels real-world innovation at Green Village - In The Field

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CSCfi @csc.fi · Jun 4

1.2 Tbit/s over 3,500 km. CSC, SURF & @nokia.bsky.social tested a quantum-safe, ultra-fast connection from Amsterdam to Kajaani. Europe’s #NREN are ready for the data future. #SURF #SIKT #Sunet #NORDUnet #AI #HPC #LUMIAI @lumi-supercomputer.eu 🔗 csc.fi/en/news/csc-...

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In The Field @inthefieldstories.bsky.social · Jun 4

#Researchers @ The Green Village use a secure platform from @itcooperativesurf.bsky.social, the #NREN of the #Netherlands 🇳🇱 to test real-time smart building and energy tech. A solid example of NRENs enabling applied research.

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#SmartCities #Sustainability

Green Village is a living lab on the TU Delft campus where researchers and companies test new technologies in a real-world setting. SURF’s Green Village Data Platform plays a key role in supporting th...

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