04.09.2023 Researchers Develop High-Resolution Models for Weather and Climate Research The Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS), ETH Zurich, and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts…
17.07.2023 PASC23: Computing Across Scales, Domains, and Communities Since its beginning in 2014, PASC has grown into a major international conference in high-performance computing. This…
03.07.2023 Scientists reveal the complex reality of a simple particle As a free electron solvated in water, the so-called aqueous electron is the smallest and simplest of all anions.…
12.06.2023 Simulations show for the first time how DNA is made available for replication in cells Before DNA in cells can be replicated or repaired, a very specific process must take place. By combining experiment and…
30.05.2023 CSCS part of a focused effort to uncover the secrets of the Sun The Sun: our basis of existence and the star that is closest to us and that we can investigate in the most detail. Yet…
08.05.2023 Researchers design new efficient algorithm that optimises software for complex molecule calculations Making the dynamics of an excited molecule visible is only possible using computationally intensive simulations.…
24.03.2023 Climate change and nutrient fluctuations disrupt networks in lakes An international team of researchers led by Eawag analysed a unique data set from ten Swisslakes. With the help of the…
08.03.2023 Turbulent Affairs: Scientists extend the limits of what we know about powerful flow phenomena It doesn’t have to be a hurricane or a tsunami — even a simple running water tap induces a shock wave upon impact with…
28.02.2023 Back on Their Feet: Neuroscientist highlights how CSCS resources support new spinal rehabilitation treatment In early November of 2022, EPFL’s press release "Scientists identify neurons that restore walking after paralysis" made…
06.02.2023 Simulations on “Piz Daint” explain surprising mineral behaviour Zeolites are a class of shapely, colourful minerals with very special properties, making them omnipresent in our…
22.12.2022 Picture the Universe: CSCS and PASC project supports future SKA Observatory The Square Kilometre Array Observatory is scheduled for completion by 2030. Once operational, it will generate 600…
21.11.2022 Quiet Query: Scientists model how noise-reducing aircraft liners are a drag on efficiency Aircraft noise is reduced by acoustic liners covering the inner surfaces of its engines. However, these components also…
10.11.2022 At CSCS, energy efficiency is a key priority, even at high performance The term "high-performance computer" already implies a high energy demand. Energy efficiency is therefore a central…
25.10.2022 Swiss hydropower: from slow and steady to flexible and ready Thanks to hydropower, Switzerland’s energy production was relatively green long before the political decisions boosted…
13.10.2022 Building the PASC Conferences: "The most rewarding moment is when you meet the participants and feel the energy of the crowd…" Tatjana Ruefli joined CSCS shortly after the first PASC Conference in 2014 as Event Manager and Personal Assistant to…
