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Zuchongzhi-3: A 105-qubit superconducting quantum processor with 10¹⁵ times speedup in circuit sampling

The USTC team developed a 105-qubit superconducting quantum processor that achieves a coherence time of 72 μs and outperforms the world's most powerful supercomputer by 15 orders of magnitude. This milestone marks a significant upgrade from its predecessor, Zuchongzhi-2, and demonstrates a record speedup in circuit sampling.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 9, 2025

Zuchongzhi-3 sets new benchmark with 105-qubit superconducting quantum processor

Zuchongzhi-3 achieves quantum supremacy by outperforming classical supercomputers by 15 orders of magnitude, demonstrating the strongest quantum computational advantage in a superconducting system to date. The processor features 105 qubits and 182 couplers, with a coherence time of 72 μs and simultaneous gate fidelities exceeding 99%.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 6, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Next top model: Competition-based AI study aims to lower data center costs

A study developed by the US Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility aims to lower data center costs using machine learning. The Digital Data Center Twin (DIDACT) system detects anomalies and diagnoses their source using AI continual learning, reducing downtime for scientists processing data from experiments.

SourceDOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility·DateFeb 28, 2025

Supercomputing illuminates detailed nuclear structure

Researchers developed a new technique to predict nuclear properties, revealing how nucleus structure relates to its holding force. The study advances quantum physics and has implications for energy production and national security.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 26, 2025

Evan Schneider has been named a Sloan Research fellow

Evan Schneider, assistant professor at University of Pittsburgh, receives $75,000 grant to support her research on galaxy formation and gas dynamics. Her Cholla code, a GPU-based hydrodynamics model, has been used in early tests on exascale supercomputers.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·DateFeb 25, 2025

NCSA awarded funding to continue AI-focused NSF REU program

The National Center for Supercomputing Applications has been awarded a grant to continue its Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program, which provides students with hands-on experience in machine learning and deep learning projects. The program aims to develop open source machine learning models and tools and apply them to r...

SourceNational Center for Supercomputing Applications·DateFeb 24, 2025

Models show intensifying wildfires in a warming world due to changes in vegetation and humidity; only a minor role for lightning

A new study reveals that climate change is driving intensifying wildfires by altering vegetation and humidity levels, but not significantly impacting lightning strikes. The simulations predict a 14% increase in global area burned by fires annually with every degree of global warming.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 12, 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

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Quantum algorithm distributed across multiple processors for the first time – paving the way to quantum supercomputers

Researchers successfully linked two separate quantum processors to form a single, fully connected quantum computer using photonic network interface. This breakthrough enables computations to be distributed across the network, addressing quantum's scalability problem and paving the way for industry-disrupting quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalNature·DateFeb 5, 2025

Scientists simulate asteroid collision effects on climate and plants

A new study simulates a medium-sized asteroid collision with Earth, revealing dramatic disruptions in climate, atmospheric chemistry, and global photosynthesis. However, ocean plankton growth surprisingly recovers quickly and even increases after the impact, potentially alleviating emerging food insecurity.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 5, 2025

NCSA awards 17 students Fiddler Innovation Fellowships

The National Center for Supercomputing Applications awarded 17 students Fiddler Innovation Fellowships for their outstanding contributions to student and faculty interdisciplinary research initiatives. The fellows worked on various projects, including quantum-resistant security measures and artificial intelligence productivity engines.

SourceNational Center for Supercomputing Applications·DateFeb 3, 2025
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

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Smarter memory paves the way for EU independence in computer manufacturing

Chalmers University researchers develop new ways to make cache memory work smarter, enabling faster data retrieval and improving computer performance. The innovation is part of the European Processor Initiative aimed at securing European independence in high-performance computing chips.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 30, 2025

Clarifying the mechanism of coupled plasma fluctuations using simulations

A simulation study clarifies the physical mechanism of coupled plasma fluctuations, which can lead to significant losses of energetic particles in fusion research. The study reveals that the two fluctuations occur in a coupled manner via deformation of the energetic particle distribution function.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 21, 2025

NCSA, NFI university partners in geospatial research

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has received USGIF accreditation for its online graduate certificate and master's degree in CyberGIS and Geospatial Data Science. The partnership will train students to address large-scale problems using geospatial sciences, mathematical and statistical sciences, and cyberinfrastructure.

SourceNational Center for Supercomputing Applications·DateJan 16, 2025
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NCSA Director Bill Gropp on SC24, focus in 2025

NCSA is leading the way in AI research support, partnering with the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Pilot and the NSF-Simons SkAI Institute. The organization is also working on healthcare projects like MarginDX, combining optical imaging technologies with AI screening tools to ensure accurate tumor removal during sur...

SourceNational Center for Supercomputing Applications·DateDec 20, 2024

Harbor service, VAST Data provide boost for NCSA systems

NCSA launches Harbor, a fast storage service for global home and software directories, boosting Delta system performance by 400%. Consolidating file systems to VAST namespace improved uptime, load times, and user experience. With Harbor and VAST Data Platform, NCSA achieves scalable and efficient AI infrastructure.

SourceNational Center for Supercomputing Applications·DateNov 26, 2024
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Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

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Recipients of prestigious climate modelling prize developed a technique to provide more accurate and detailed climate change predictions

The winning team presented an exascale climate emulator that addresses the growing computational and storage requirements of high-resolution Earth System Models. This innovation enables more advanced climate modeling capabilities, holding significant potential for advancing climate research and policy-making.

SourceAssociation for Computing Machinery·DateNov 21, 2024

Australian researchers win the ‘Nobel’ of high-performance computing

A team led by Associate Professor Giuseppe Barca has developed software capable of accurately predicting molecular behavior and setting a new benchmark in computational chemistry. This breakthrough enables scientists to simulate drug performance with accuracy rivaling physical experiments, accelerating new therapeutics design.

SourceUniversity of Melbourne·DateNov 21, 2024

Using the world’s fastest exascale computer, ACM Gordon Bell Prize-winning team presents record-breaking algorithm to advance understanding of chemistry and biology

A team of researchers developed a new technique combining methods to simulate molecules, achieving accuracy and efficiency on the Frontier exascale supercomputer. They broke records with simulations of over one million electrons and scaled their algorithm to an EFlop/s processing quintillion calculations per second.

SourceAssociation for Computing Machinery·DateNov 21, 2024

NCSA launches DeltaAI

DeltaAI enables scientists and researchers to address the world's most challenging problems by accelerating complex AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing applications. The system will quadruple NCSA's AI-focused computing capacity and expand the NSF-funded advanced computing ecosystem.

SourceNational Center for Supercomputing Applications·DateNov 18, 2024
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

Bulges calculated in the supercomputer: How cells digest their internal canal system

Researchers have discovered a mechanism to detach and recycle parts of cellular canal membranes as needed. The study, conducted with supercomputer simulations, shows that protein regions can cause the membrane to bulge and pinch off, forming vesicles for recycling.

SourceGoethe University Frankfurt·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 12, 2024

Argonne team breaks new ground in AI-driven protein design

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed an AI-driven protein design framework that uses multimodal data to speed up the design of new proteins. The framework has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Gordon Bell Prize, recognizing breakthroughs in high-performance computing.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·DateNov 6, 2024

Security in quantum computing

Researchers at NCSA have presented a novel post-quantum cryptography network instrument to measure PQC adoption rates and ensure secure data safeguarding. The project's findings indicate that only OpenSSH and Google Chrome have successfully implemented PQC, achieving an initial adoption rate of 0.029%.

SourceNational Center for Supercomputing Applications·DateNov 4, 2024
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.

Kate Petersen Mace selected as High Performance Data Facility Project Director

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Kate Petersen Mace as the project director for the High Performance Data Facility (HPDF), a first-of-its-kind project providing resources for data-intensive science. Mace will lead the team in developing transformational capabilities to serve the DOE community.

SourceDOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility·TypeNews article·DateOct 1, 2024
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

Abrupt intensification of northern wildfires due to future permafrost thawing

A new study warns that future climate change will intensify wildfires in the Arctic region, leading to an abrupt switch from no fires to very intense ones within just a few years. The accelerated permafrost thawing is expected to increase soil water and vegetation biomass, exacerbating fire fuel.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 24, 2024

Computational marathon matches the efficiency of the AiiDA platform with the power of Switzerland Alps supercomputer

A team of scientists successfully interfaced AiiDA with the Alps supercomputer, completing over 100,000 calculations in just 16 hours. The run demonstrated the maturity of Swiss-made software tools for computational materials science and showcased the power of Switzerland's main supercomputing facility.

SourceNational Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) MARVEL·DateSep 16, 2024
GoPro HERO13 Black

GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.

HSE scientist optimizes solution of hydrodynamics problems

Roman Gaydukov developed a method to model fluid flow around rotating disks with small surface irregularities, reducing computational time and cost. The approach can accurately predict fluid flow behavior in chemical reactions and has potential applications in industry.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalRussian Journal of Mathematical Physics·TypeMeta-analysis·DateAug 27, 2024

AI can speed up drug development

Researchers at Uppsala University used AI to predict the three-dimensional structure of a receptor, identifying molecules that bind to it with higher accuracy than traditional methods. This breakthrough accelerates the development of new drugs for mental health disorders such as schizophrenia and depression.

SourceUppsala University·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 22, 2024

In subdivided communities cooperative norms evolve more easily

Researchers used supercomputer simulations to study the evolution of social norms in subdivided communities. They found that these communities facilitate the emergence and stability of cooperative norms, which are essential for sustained cooperation.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 14, 2024
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

A cool solution

Researchers at the University of Missouri are developing a two-phase cooling system that efficiently dissipates heat from server chips through phase change. This innovative system drastically reduces the amount of energy needed to keep equipment cool, with early tests showing significant reductions.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalApplied Thermal Engineering·DateJul 25, 2024

What happens when neutron stars collide?

New simulations show that neutrinos created during neutron star collisions can be trapped at the interface of merging stars and interact with matter for 2-3 milliseconds. This brief out-of-equilibrium phase is crucial in understanding the physics of these extreme events.

SourcePenn State·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 18, 2024
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How do supermassive black holes get super massive?

A team of researchers used a hybrid approach to track the growth of supermassive black holes, finding that accretion dominated growth in most cases. Mergers made notable contributions, especially for massive black holes over the past 5 billion years.

SourcePenn State·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 11, 2024

JPMorgan Chase, Argonne and Quantinuum show theoretical quantum speedup with the quantum approximate optimization algorithm

Researchers at JPMorgan Chase, Argonne National Laboratory and Quantinuum show a quantum algorithmic speedup for the QAOA algorithm on the Low Autocorrelation Binary Sequences problem. The team demonstrates a significant step towards reaching quantum advantage, laying the foundation for future impact in production.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 29, 2024

Going big: World’s fastest computer takes on large language modeling

Researchers trained a large language model on the world's fastest supercomputer, Frontier, exploring approaches to data parallelism and optimizing performance. The study aimed to design models that can learn from training data and apply that knowledge consistently and accurately.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 14, 2024

New super-pure silicon chip opens path to powerful quantum computers

Researchers at the University of Melbourne and Manchester have invented a breakthrough technique for manufacturing highly purified silicon, making it ideal for creating powerful quantum computers. The new technique uses qubits of phosphorous atoms implanted into crystals of pure stable silicon, extending the duration of notoriously fra...

SourceUniversity of Melbourne·JournalCommunications Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 7, 2024
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

How the plant world shapes the climate cycle

Researchers have found that plants help regulate the planet's atmosphere by trapping carbon and emitting oxygen, acting as a buffer against rapid climate changes. However, when climate shifts too fast for vegetation to adapt, it can lead to mass extinctions and extreme environmental changes.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 30, 2024

A roadmap for digital neuroscience

The position paper identifies eight key areas for digital neuroscience research, including near-term, middle-term, and long-term goals. It also discusses the potential of 'digital twin' approaches, ultra-high-resolution digital atlases, and neuro-derived AI and computing innovations.

SourceEBRAINS·JournalImaging Neuroscience·DateApr 23, 2024
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

Analytic tool reveals more cream of the crops

The KAUST team developed an open-source platform to detect small DNA differences, revealing over 2 million previously overlooked genetic variants in rice and other crops. This tool will accelerate the discovery of genetic variations for developing crops with improved resilience and yield.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalBMC Biology·DateMar 20, 2024

A new ion trap for larger quantum computers

Researchers at ETH Zurich developed a new ion trap for larger quantum computers using static magnetic fields, overcoming previous limitations with oscillating fields. The Penning trap design allows for arbitrary transport and control of qubits, enabling future supercomputers.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalNature·DateMar 14, 2024

Molecular simulations of ammonia mixtures support search for renewable fuels

Researchers used HLRS's Hawk supercomputer to generate valuable thermodynamic data for chemical engineering research. The simulations provide insights into ammonia's fundamental properties and how they change when mixing with other molecules.

SourceGauss Centre for Supercomputing·JournalJournal of Chemical & Engineering Data·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 13, 2024

International team led by BSC develops artificial intelligence technology to improve treatment of rare diseases

An international team of scientists developed AI technology to analyze limited data on rare diseases. The method uses multi-layer networks to explore relationships between genes in patients, revealing genetic causes and severity. This breakthrough opens new avenues for treating rare diseases, including myasthenic-congenital syndromes.

SourceBarcelona Supercomputing Center·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 28, 2024
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Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.