Columbus, OH

Livermore, CA

Aug. 14, 2024 — Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) recently welcomed officials from the Department of Defense (DOD) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to dedicate a new supercomputing system and Rapid Response Laboratory (RRL). DOD is working with NNSA to significantly increase the computing capability available to the...

LLNL, DOD, NNSA Introduce New Supercomputing and Experimental Lab for Accelerated Biodefense Research

WASHINGTON – U.S. military researchers are asking industry to investigate near-term military applications of quantum computing and hybrid combinations of quantum and non-quantum hardware to give U.S. forces an edge in future conflict. Officials of the Pentagon's Washington Headquarters Services in Washington issued a special notice earlier this month...

Researchers approach industry to test and evaluate quantum computing for applications like machine learning

Aug. 13, 2024 — Form follows function, especially so for life’s building blocks—proteins. The folds and shape of molecular proteins reveal their function in supporting life. A new, open source software tool called OpenFold has been developed by scientists that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and harnesses the power of supercomputers to predict protein structures.

TACC’s Supercomputers Accelerate OpenFold’s AI-Enhanced Protein Modeling Effort

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Forward-looking: SingularityNET's initiative to create a global network of supercomputers aims to develop a system that surpasses human intelligence. As these advancements unfold, it will be fascinating to observe how society addresses the ethical and regulatory challenges posed by such advanced computing intelligence.

SingularityNET leads effort to build supercomputer network for AGI development

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Walter has expanded the range of its Paradur® Ti Plus and Paradur® Ni 10 and Prototex® TiNi Plus tap lines, specifically by increasing its existing portfolio for J profiles with extensive new dimensions. Screw threads with J profiles feature a root radius, which improves the tensile stress area of the fastener and helps reduce the stress concentration factor in the thread to make the thread stronger. The minor diameter of J-profile threads is curved to minimize stress points created by sharp edges or corners, which can break due to vibration. Threads with the J profile are particularly preferred in the aerospace industry for difficult-to-machine materials.

Walter expands the range of its Paradur® Ti Plus and Ni 10 and Prototex® TiNi Plus HSS-E-PM taps.

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The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Scientists at Oxford University are coating a new solar power-generating material onto objects such as rucksacks, cars, and mobile phones. The potential of this breakthrough means that increasing amounts of solar electricity could be generated without silicon-based solar panels. The Oxford scientists’ new light-absorbing material is, for the first time,...

Oxford scientists are generating solar power without panels

If this technology proves to be more efficient and cost-effective on an industrial scale, it could lead to the construction of more offshore wind farms. The offshore wind industry seems to be constantly innovating, and the Danish company Ørsted has recently developed a method for installing turbine foundations that could revolutionize the industry. According to Renewable Energy Magazine, the new method will be more efficient and cost-effective, and it will make certain steps currently taken to protect marine life unnecessary.

Company unveils technology that could revolutionize construction of wind farms: 'A potential game-changer'

Louisiana State

Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

WyoFile

A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

Physicists at the University of Bath in the UK have developed a new generation of specialty optical fibers designed to address future data transfer challenges anticipated with the rise of quantum computing. Physicists at the University of Bath in the UK have developed a new generation of specialty optical fibers...

Physicists Develop Next-Gen Optical Fibers for Future Quantum Data Transfer

In industrial settings, the correct choice of fluid handling components can significantly impact performance and safety. This article aims to guide you through the essential aspects to consider when selecting these components. Understanding these factors will help you optimize your operations and reduce risks. Understand your industrial requirements. Before delving...

How to Choose the Right Fluid Handling Components for Your Industrial Needs?

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

New Haven, CT

Scientists from Yale University and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a systematic approach to understanding how energy is lost from the materials that make up qubits. Energy loss inhibits the performance of these quantum computer building blocks, so determining its sources—and adjusting the materials as necessary—can help bring researchers closer to designing quantum computers that could revolutionize several scientific fields.

Studying sources of energy loss to make quantum computing gains

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

San Marcos, CA

Grit and determination are often key factors to a person’s professional success. And Lily Aragon, the founder, president and CEO of San Marcos, California-based Kros-Wise clearly has these attributes in spades, as Runway Girl Network learned during an in-depth interview with her. Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, Kros-Wise is a...

Lily Aragon on leading fast-growing DOD and aero specialist Kros-Wise

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PSC Secures $4.9M NSF Grant to Enhance Bridges-2 Supercomputer with NVIDIA H100 GPUs

Aug. 13, 2024 — A $4.9-million award from the National Science Foundation has funded an upgrade to PSC’s flagship Bridges-2 supercomputer. The grant allows the center...

PSC Secures $4.9M NSF Grant to Enhance Bridges-2 Supercomputer with NVIDIA H100 GPUs

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