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Massive simulations provide insights on space turbulence
News May 13, 2025

Massive simulations provide insights on space turbulence

New models show how magnetic fields and turbulence affect the Galaxy, star formation, and space weather predictions.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
A brain-scale neuromorphic supercomputer
News Dec 13, 2023

A brain-scale neuromorphic supercomputer

A neuromorphic system that emulates large networks of spiking neurons, rivaling the estimated rate of operations in the human brain

Amara Angelica 2 min read
Genesis Mission launched to AI-ccelerate scientific discovery and innovation
News Nov 26, 2025

Genesis Mission launched to AI-ccelerate scientific discovery and innovation

This new directive establishes a centralized platform within the department of energy to combine federal data with advanced computing for solving major technical challenges.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Researchers create first detailed simulation of the Milky Way's stars
News Nov 18, 2025

Researchers create first detailed simulation of the Milky Way's stars

By combining artificial intelligence with computer simulations, this method models over 100 billion individual stars in just hours instead of years.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Powerful methods for computational flow analysis
News Sep 8, 2025

Powerful methods for computational flow analysis

Engineers develop advanced computational methods for precise fluid simulations, solving real-world challenges in medicine, aerospace, and more.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Sandia advances brain-inspired computing
News Jun 9, 2025

Sandia advances brain-inspired computing

A new neuromorphic system at Sandia mimics the human brain to solve complex computing problems efficiently.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read