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Using the supercomputer to look for traces of evolution in genesWith “Piz Daint” CSCS enters the path towards petaflop computingClimate change adversely affects mountain forests

With “Piz Daint” CSCS enters the path towards petaflop computing

March 20, 2013

The new CSCS supercomputer named "Piz Daint" is the first and largest Cray XC30 system installed worldwide. In the beginning of April the system will be made available to Swiss researchers. Read more ...


Climate change adversely affects mountain forests

March 14, 2013

Researchers at ETH Zurich have simulated for the first time how a warmer climate would affect forest ecosystem services in the Swiss Alps. Higher average temperatures of just two degrees Celsius could already have serious consequences. Read more...


Using the supercomputer to look for traces of evolution in genes

February 19, 2013

Supercomputers should find selection events in the genes and thus shed more light on evolution. Read more...