Researchers at Ohio State University have developed mushroom-based memristors using edible fungi like shiitake, which can function as organic memory devices, potentially leading to eco-friendly, biodegradable, and cost-effective computing systems that mimic neural activity and reduce electronic waste.
Researchers at Ohio State University have discovered that common edible fungi like shiitake mushrooms can be used as organic memristors, showing potential as environmentally friendly, low-cost memory chips for future computing applications, including brain-inspired and edge computing systems.
Germany's JUPITER supercomputer has become the world's fourth fastest, featuring advanced NVIDIA hardware and demonstrating significant energy efficiency. It facilitates groundbreaking research in fluid dynamics and simulations that benefit aerospace, medicine, and engineering, setting new standards for sustainable high-performance computing.
Framework, the company known for its modular laptops, is offering refurbished products and "factory seconds" at discounted prices in its online marketplace. The "factory seconds" include laptops with minor manufacturing defects, such as subtle cosmetic issues on the display. These discounted laptops, starting at $639, are DIY Editions that require users to provide their own RAM, SSD, expansion cards, and Wi-Fi card. While the laptops feature Intel's 11th-generation processors, which may not be the latest, their modular design allows for future upgrades. Framework aims to promote sustainability and recycling by offering these discounted options as an alternative to limited-time deals.