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technology7 months ago

Top500 Supercomputers Showcase Rapid Advances and Strategic Collaborations

The 65th TOP500 list highlights the continued dominance of the El Capitan supercomputer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as the top system, with the US leading in Exascale systems alongside Frontier and Aurora. The list also features new advancements like the JUPITER Booster in Germany and updates on energy efficiency and benchmark performance, reflecting ongoing progress in high-performance computing.

science-and-technology1 year ago

Frontier Supercomputer Achieves Record-Breaking Universe Simulation

Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have used the Frontier supercomputer to create the largest astrophysical simulation of the Universe, covering a volume 10 billion light years across. This exascale supercomputer allows for unprecedented detail in simulating dark matter, dark energy, and other cosmic phenomena, providing new insights into galaxy formation and the Universe's large-scale structure. Frontier's capabilities extend beyond astrophysics, with applications in molecular dynamics, energy systems, and climate change modeling.