Supercomputing helps us advance our understanding of the universe – from our planet to the farthest reaches of the cosmos.
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Here are 7 key ways supercomputers are benefitting humanity:
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Applying AI to weather and climate: Traditional weather models produce results by solving mathematical equations. However, AI-trained models can produce better and more informative results.
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Astronomy and cosmology: NASA is currrently using AI to redesign its Artemis launch pad. The simulations, run on the Aitken supercomputer at the NASA Advanced Supercomputing facility.
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Medical research and drug development: In medical research, supercomputers analyse biological data, model molecular interactions, and simulate the effects of different drugs.
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Simulating nuclear reactions: They are critical in simulating nuclear reactions for energy production & national security. These simulations help design more efficient nuclear reactors.
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning: Supercomputers provide the computational power necessary to train complex machine learning models.
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Disaster response and mitigation: Supercomputers are used in disaster simulations to model the effects of natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and wildfires.
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Cryptography and cybersecurity: They are used to test the strength of encryption algorithms, helping to secure sensitive data. They can help reduce blockchain's energy consumption too.