Month: November 2025

Putting people first: Europe’s 6G push for connectivity that serves society

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Researchers want to ensure that the transition to super-fast 6G networks is ethical and inclusive. © Wright Studio, Shutterstock.com

As Europe prepares for the leap to 6G, researchers, policymakers and citizens are working together to make sure that the next digital revolution is not just faster, but also ethical, sustainable and inclusive. By Anthony King What if tomorrow’s super-fast, super-connected digital world could be shaped by public values – right from the start? Dr … Read more

Turning undersea cables into a global natural hazard and environmental monitoring system

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The vast global network of underwater fibre optic cables could help monitor the ocean floor’s environmental and structural changes. © Sky-Blue Creative, Shutterstock.com

EU-funded researchers are exploring how undersea communication cables can double-up as environmental and seismic sensors – a potential game-changer for early warning systems. By Michael Allen Beneath the world’s oceans, a silent revolution is underway. More than 1.48 million kilometres of underwater fibre-optic cables carry almost all global internet and telephone traffic. Now researchers are … Read more