Supercomputers are unsung heroes—unless you're a nerd like we are, in which case they're probably at least a little bit sung. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...

At a high level, a supercomputer is exactly what it sounds like—namely, a computer so much more powerful than a desktop as to deserve the superlative. What makes supercomputers interesting isn't just ...

For as long as there have been supercomputers, people like us have seen the announcements and said, “Boy! I’d love to get some time on that computer.” But now that most of us have computers and phones ...