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First habitable exoplanet? Climate simulation reveals new candidate that could support Earth-like life
ScienceDaily (May 16, 2011) — The planetary system around the red dwarf Gliese 581, one of the closest stars to the Sun in the galaxy, has been the subject of several studies aiming to detect the first potentially habitable exoplanet. Two candidates have already been discarded, but a third planet, Gliese 581d, can be considered … Continue reading
Apposite Tech Demonstrates Value of Network Simulation: Video
By Susan J. Campbell, TMCnet Contributing Editor Editor’s Note: This article refers to a video interview shot at Interop (News – Alert) 2010. To view TMCnet’s entire library of videos from Interop and other industry shows, demonstrations and interviews in our in-house studio, visit our Video News home page. TMCnet had the opportunity to speak with a … Continue reading
Climate Simulation Center To Help Track Global Warming
NASA, a world leader in the development of climate models, is opening an updated supercomputing center that will allow scientists to simulate and better understand Earth’s climate and weather. With a supercomputer able to perform a staggering 160 trillion or more calculations per second and an enormous 17- by 6-foot video hyperwall, this new facility … Continue reading