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01

Apr

World’s fastest supercomputer doomed by inefficiency
The IBM Roadrunner supercomputer smashed records when it was built in 2008, quickly becoming the world’s fastest. Now it has been shut down because it’s not energy-efficient enough.

World’s fastest supercomputer doomed by inefficiency

The IBM Roadrunner supercomputer smashed records when it was built in 2008, quickly becoming the world’s fastest. Now it has been shut down because it’s not energy-efficient enough.

17

Jan


 Digital stress and your brain



How many tabs does your browser have open now? (We’ve got 7.) Read on for some thought-provoking concepts about multitasking.

How many tabs does your browser have open now? (We’ve got 7.) Read on for some thought-provoking concepts about multitasking.

07

Dec

5 tips for reducing your computer’s energy useHere are ways to cut back on the energy it takes to fire up and use your computer.

5 tips for reducing your computer’s energy use
Here are ways to cut back on the energy it takes to fire up and use your computer.

20

Sep

Supercomputer breakthrough for Australian teamThe quantum computer development will, researchers hope, lead to computers able to process data-intensive tasks like encryption.

Supercomputer breakthrough for Australian team
The quantum computer development will, researchers hope, lead to computers able to process data-intensive tasks like encryption.

29

Aug

How to build an artificial universe with a supercomputerNew software allows researchers to simulate the creation of the universe at unprecedented resolution, creating a realistic model to study.

How to build an artificial universe with a supercomputer
New software allows researchers to simulate the creation of the universe at unprecedented resolution, creating a realistic model to study.

19

Jan

3D printers could recycle old plastic bottlesKickstarter project aims to plastic recycling affordable for anyone with a computer and 3-D printer so they can cheaply create 3-D copies.

3D printers could recycle old plastic bottles
Kickstarter project aims to plastic recycling affordable for anyone with a computer and 3-D printer so they can cheaply create 3-D copies.

12

Oct

U.S. supercomputer gaining speedA deal has been made to overhaul the U.S. Department of Energy’s ‘Jaguar’ supercomputer, making it faster than any other machine on the planet.

U.S. supercomputer gaining speed
A deal has been made to overhaul the U.S. Department of Energy’s ‘Jaguar’ supercomputer, making it faster than any other machine on the planet.

13

Sep

IBM’s Watson computer to assist doctorsThe Jeopardy!-playing supercomputer is teaming up with health insurer WellPoint to assist medical professionals in diagnosing and treating patients.

IBM’s Watson computer to assist doctors
The Jeopardy!-playing supercomputer is teaming up with health insurer WellPoint to assist medical professionals in diagnosing and treating patients.

18

May

Cyber-crooks eye Apple Macs with fake anti-malwareCyber-criminals have begun targeting Mac users with one of the most pernicious types of malware: fake anti-virus programs.

Cyber-crooks eye Apple Macs with fake anti-malware
Cyber-criminals have begun targeting Mac users with one of the most pernicious types of malware: fake anti-virus programs.

Messy computer desktop means you’re more liberalA new report from Hunch.com reveals what your messy or neat computer desktop says about you, from education level to political views.

Messy computer desktop means you’re more liberal
A new report from Hunch.com reveals what your messy or neat computer desktop says about you, from education level to political views.