Bridges Simulations Improve Quantum Approach to Computing

by Ken Chiacchia | Jun 29, 2022 | 2022 Science Highlights, Science Highlights

Work establishes benchmark for beating classical computers, optimizes quantum performance Quantum computers promise vastly expanded computing power. But they’ve yet to prove beyond a doubt that they’re faster than classical computers for specific tasks. It isn’t even...

AI Predicts Synthesizability of Crystals via Abstract Images

by Ken Chiacchia | May 11, 2022 | 2022 Science Highlights, Science Highlights

Images derived from crystal structures help neural network running on Bridges-2 to predict ability to create a given crystal in the real world To create new electronic and other tools, materials scientists need new types of crystals with specific electrical and...

Anton 2 Sims Suggest How Fish Oil Health Benefits Start at Cell Membrane

by Ken Chiacchia | Mar 23, 2022 | 2022 Science Highlights, Science Highlights

anton 2 sims suggest how fish oil health benefits start at cell membrane   Molecular simulations coupled with AI analysis reveal how omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may regulate the size of membrane “rafts” The omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids...

Electrical Charge of Vaccine Particles May Lead to Blood-Clot Side Effect

by Ken Chiacchia | Feb 23, 2022 | 2022 Science Highlights, COVID-19, News, Science Highlights

Electrical Charge of Vaccine Particles May Lead toBlood-clot side effect   Bridges-2 simulations suggest complication may stem from oppositely charged clot-forming protein sticking to engineered adenovirus Despite the lifesaving success of the COVID-19 vaccines,...

College Students Learn Molecular Simulation on Bridges-2

by Ken Chiacchia | Feb 8, 2022 | 2022 Science Highlights, Science Highlights

College Students learn molecular simulation on bridges-2   Educational allocation gives students taste of computational field, tools for science careers   Advanced computing has transformed the sciences, particularly biology. But college students often get...

Bridges Anchors Simulation of Sound Waves to Manage Heat, Stress in Fluid Flow

by Ken Chiacchia | Jan 11, 2022 | 2022 Science Highlights, Science Highlights

bridges anchors simulation of sound waves to manage heat, stress in fluid flow   Two-step computation holds promise in improving efficiency, reducing stress in power plants, electronics, off-shore structures   Controlling transfer of the heat and momentum of...