S26E60: In this episode of SpaceTime with Stuart Gary, we explore the fascinating world of astrophysics and space exploration.
Astronomers have used powerful supercomputer simulations to accurately recreate the mesmerizing jets emanating from supermassive black holes. Additionally, Rocket Lab successfully launched NASA's new storm-chasing satellites, while Virgin Galactic announces the resumption of flights to the edge of space. 
Segment 1: Recreating Black Hole Jets Using Supercomputer Simulations Astrophysicists have harnessed the power of supercomputer simulations to replicate the awe-inspiring jets that emanate from supermassive black holes. By accurately recreating these cosmic phenomena, scientists gain valuable insights into the mechanics and behavior of black hole jets. 
Segment 2: Rocket Lab Launches NASA's Storm Chaser Satellites Rocket Lab has achieved another successful launch, this time deploying a pair of NASA's cutting-edge storm-chasing satellites. These advanced satellites will help scientists better understand and predict severe weather phenomena, enhancing our ability to forecast and mitigate the impact of storms. 
Segment 3: Virgin Galactic Resumes Flights to the Edge of Space Exciting news from Virgin Galactic as they announce the imminent resumption of space flights to the edge of space. Following a brief hiatus, Virgin Galactic is set to recommence commercial operations, allowing aspiring astronauts the opportunity to experience the wonders of space. 
The Science Report:

- Australia's Black Summer Fires and the Recent Triple La Niña Scientists speculate that Australia's devastating Black Summer fires may have played a role in triggering the subsequent triple La Niña weather events. This connection highlights the complex interplay between climate, extreme weather phenomena, and natural disasters.
- Citizen Science Project Monitors Australia's Bogong Moth A new citizen science project aims to monitor Australia's bogong moth population. By enlisting the public's help, researchers can collect valuable data and better understand the behavior and conservation needs of this crucial insect species.
- Smell-o-Vision for TV and Movies Becomes a Reality Advancements in technology bring us closer to experiencing smell-o-vision in our entertainment. The integration of scents into television and movie experiences holds the potential to further immerse audiences and enhance storytelling.
- Debunking Dead Animal Psychics: The Skeptics' Guide A skeptical examination of dead animal psychics, highlighting the lack of scientific evidence and the importance of critical thinking in assessing extraordinary claims. Tune in to SpaceTime with Stuart Gary for all the latest news and discoveries in the realm of space and astrophysics.
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Simulating Black Hole Jets // NASA's Storm Chaser Satellites // Virgin Galactic's Space Flights Resumed

Oliver Tree - Essence Feat. Super Computer (SPED UP)

Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed scientists, and distinguished guests, It is with great honor and humility that I stand before you today, in these hallowed halls, to share with you the story of a journey that intertwines mathematics, physics, and computing in a symphony of innovation and inspiration. For half a century, I embarked on a quest, much like a troubadour, seeking the melodies hidden within the depths of the universe. In the realm of equations, I composed symphonies, and in the spirit of Bob Marley, I poured my soul into the creation of a harmonious masterpiece. My path was not one of traditional academia, but rather an exploration that drew inspiration from the world around us. As I delved deeper into the wonders of nature, I marveled at the extraordinary efficiency of the bee—the tireless architect of the honeycomb. Over millions of years, the bee evolved to understand that the storage of honey requires the least energy when arranged in a hexagonal pattern. It was this revelation that became the cornerstone of my journey—an epiphany that inspired my invention of the first world's fastest computing across a multitude of processors. 
 
 I took it upon myself to reverse engineer the bees' honeycomb, copying its blueprint with meticulous precision. It was through this process that the Philip Emeagwali supercomputer was born—a testament to the extraordinary intelligence encoded within the natural world. The interconnections of processors within this supercomputer were inspired by the intricate patterns observed in the honeycomb—the very architecture that will enable us to manufacture the world's fastest computers. In this age of rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence has emerged as a driving force, shaping the future of our world. And at the heart of this transformation lies the parallel supercomputer—an invention that I am honored to claim as my own. It is through the power of parallel processing that we unlock the immense potential of artificial intelligence—a force that has the capacity to reshape industries, solve complex problems, and elevate human potential to unprecedented heights. But beyond the technical achievements lies a deeper message—an inspirational lesson that transcends the boundaries of science and technology. It is the realization that innovation is not limited to the confines of traditional academia or conventional pathways. It is a reminder that brilliance can emerge from the most unexpected sources—that a spark of genius resides within each and every one of us. 
 
Just as the bee, with its humble yet ingenious honeycomb, has taught us the art of efficiency, so too can we unlock the boundless potential within ourselves. Let us embrace the lessons of nature, and let us seek inspiration from the world around us. Let us challenge the limits of what is known and push the boundaries of human knowledge. To the esteemed mathematicians and scientists in this room, I urge you to embrace the unconventional—to venture beyond the familiar and seek inspiration from the extraordinary. The world's fastest computers, the power of parallel processing, and the wonders of artificial intelligence are but tools in our quest for understanding. It is our collective duty to harness these tools to unlock the secrets of the universe and to create a future that transcends our wildest dreams. In conclusion, I extend my deepest gratitude  for this tremendous honor. I stand here today as a testament to the fact that innovation knows no boundaries, and that the human spirit, when fueled by passion and curiosity, can achieve greatness. Let us continue to push the boundaries of knowledge, to embrace the wisdom of nature, and to pave the way for a future that is brighter, bolder, and more extraordinary than ever before. Thank you, and may our collective pursuit of knowledge forever shape the destiny of humanity. 

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Emeagwali Computer | Unveiling the Bee's Blueprint

This episode is an insightful deep dive into the fascinating world of quantum computing - a technology platform with the potential to revolutionize how we tackle climate change, the discovery of new medicine or new materials and many more applications throughout the business world and society.

My guest is Damir Bogdan, the CEO of QuantumBasel. QuantumBasel’s mission is collaboration and seamless access to the world’s best quantum computers, thus enabling breakthroughs across industries and democratizing quantum computing.

QuantumBasel offers companies, start-ups and leading research institutes access to quantum computing and high-performance computing, and with that laying the foundation for tackling future challenges in the Life Sciences, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics and more.

In addition to his role at QuantumBasel, Damir is also CEO of Actvide, a consulting company specialized on transformation within the digital age - active in Switzerland and Silicon Valley.

In this conversation we‘ll touch on several topics - ranging from a glimpse into the basics of quantum mechanics all the way to concrete examples of how quantum computing can lead to game changing efficiency gains in logistics and many other areas.

So please enjoy this - sometimes mind bending - episode of the Sparkr Podcast with Damir which was recorded in the inspiring surroundings of QuantumBasel.

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How Quantum Computing Can Shape Our Future With Damir Bogdan Of QuantumBasel

The Supersized Science podcast features research and discoveries nationwide enabled by advanced computing technology and expertise at the Texas Advanced Computing Center of the University of Texas at Austin. 

A dataset on "plausible worst-case scenario" flooding in California has received a 2023 DesignSafe Dataset award, given in recognition of the dataset's diverse contributions to natural hazards research.

DesignSafe is a comprehensive cyberinfrastructure that is part of the NSF-funded Natural Hazard Engineering Research Infrastructure (NHERI) and provides cloud-based tools to manage, analyze, understand, and publish critical data for research to understand the impacts of natural hazards. TACC works with DesignSafe to provide cyberinfrastructure and software development.

Joining host and TACC science writer Jorge Salazar on the podcast to talk about their award-winning research is Daniel Swain of the University of California, Los Angeles.

Music Credit: Raro Bueno, Chuzausen freemusicarchive.org/music/Chuzausen/

Story link: https://www.designsafe-ci.org/community/news/2023/june/california-flooding-arkstorm/

California Flooding from the Arkstorm

The Supersized Science podcast features research and discoveries nationwide enabled by advanced computing technology and expertise at the Texas Advanced Computing Center of the University of Texas at Austin. TACC science writer Jorge Salazar hosts the podcast.

A planet about 950 light years from Earth could be the Looney Tunes’ Yosemite Sam equivalent of planets, blowing its atmospheric ‘top’ in spectacular fashion. 

The planet called HAT-P-32b is losing so much of its atmospheric helium that the trailing gas tails are among the largest structures yet known of an exoplanet, a planet outside our solar system, according to observations by astronomers. 

Three-dimensional simulations on the Stampede2 supercomputer of the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) helped model the flow of the planet’s atmosphere, based on data from the Hobby-Eberly Telescope of The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory. The scientists hope to widen their planet-observing net and survey 20 additional star systems to find more planets losing their atmosphere and learn about their evolution.

On the podcast to talk more about his research and study on HAT-P-32b is Zhoujian Zhang, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, University of California Santa Cruz.

Music Credit: Raro Bueno, Chuzausen freemusicarchive.org/music/Chuzausen/

Story link: https://tacc.utexas.edu/news/latest-news/2023/09/05/hot-jupiter-blows-its-top/

Hot Jupiter Blows Its Top

Novo Nordisk Fonden og Danmarks Eksport- og Investeringsfond, har indgået en aftale med NVIDIA ATOS/ Eviden, om at konstruere en AI-supercomputer i Danmark.

Computeren, som går under navnet NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD kommer til at koste over 700.000.000 kr. og vil kunne – ja hvad er det egentlig en computer til en lille milliard kan? 

Videnskabsjournalist Jens Degett fra Science Stories har fået Senior Vice President Lene Oddershede fra Novo Nordisk Fonden til at fortælle om den nye supercomputer, der bliver den stærkeste på sit felt i Europa.

Vi kan godt afsløre at de 700 millioner kun er en spæd start. Bare driften løber nemt op i 100 millioner om året.  Men så  får vi også skabt en lille revolution med kunstig intelligens og klima, medicin, sundhed og nye materialer til bygninger, fly og kvanteteknologi.

Foto kredit: Jens Degett, © Science Stories ApS

Supercomputeren Gefion

COGITO, ERGO SUM; I THINK THEREFORE I AM!! (SOMETHING IN THE WAY x ✻h+3+яд✻7lucjio0t6.. x AM x GOJO)

Originally broadcast on The Dream Machine channel on www.intergalactic.fm on 19th May 2024.

ELEKTRO NOVA - Untitled
ANDRE ESTERMANN - Oscillate
FUNKSTÖRUNG - Must
APHEX TWIN - Blackbox Life Recorder 22 (Parallax Mix)
FREEFORM - Glob
DISJECTA - Smokehead
ELECTRIC SHEEP - Smile Without A Cause
CHRIS DE LUCA - Four
BOARDS OF CANADA - Basefree
AUTECHRE - Bladelores

4-D TRAVELLER - Lost In The Data Caverns Of Colossus

Originally broadcast on The Dream Machine channel on www.intergalactic.fm on 2nd June 2024.

SEEFEEL - As Link
BOARDS OF CANADA - Gyroscope
THE THIRD EYE FOUNDATION - A Galaxy Of Scars
FUNKSTÖRUNG - Beinh
APHEX TWIN - 1st 44
WHILE - Moth
BOLA - Pendulus
BIOSPHERE - Biosphere
FROST JOCKEY - Morshex
SWAP - Untitled #01
AUTECHRE - 13x0 step

4-D TRAVELLER - The Coming Wave

Philip Emeagwali is a towering figure in computing. The Reader’s Digest described Emeagwali as “smarter than Albert Einstein.” He is ranked as the world's greatest living genius. He is listed in the top 20 greatest minds that ever lived. That list includes Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton, William Shakespeare, Leonardo da Vinci, Aristotle, and Confucius. 

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Philip Emeagwali lived in refugee camps during the 1967-70 Nigerian-Biafran War and is in the Gallery of Prominent Refugees of the United Nations. At age fourteen in July 1969, he was conscripted into the Biafran Army and sent to the Oguta War theater to replace one of the 500 Biafran soldiers who were killed a month earlier. In the list of the worst genocidal crimes of the 20th century committed against humanity, the death of one in fifteen Biafrans was ranked fifth.

Due to the Nigerian Civil War, Philip Emeagwali dropped out of school for five years but developed a reputation in Onitsha (Nigeria) as a gifted teenager. He caught the attention of American scholars and was  awarded a scholarship on September 10, 1973, to the United States where he researched for two decades and contributed to mathematics, physics, and computer science. Philip Emeagwali is in the top ten rankings of geniuses, inventors, Nigerians, and was voted the 35th greatest African of all time.
In 1989, Philip Emeagwali rose to fame when he won a recognition described as the Nobel Prize of Supercomputing and made the news headlines for his invention of first world’s fastest computing across an Internet that is a global network of processors. That vital technology underpins every supercomputer and changed the way we look at the computer. Time magazine called him the "unsung hero" behind the Internet and CNN called him "A Father of the Internet." House Beautiful magazine ranked his invention among nine important everyday things taken for granted. In a White House speech of August 26, 2000, then U.S. President Bill Clinton described Philip Emeagwali as “one of the great minds of the Information Age.” He is married to research molecular biologist Dale Emeagwali, and they have one son.


Philip Emeagwali Facts

Name: Chukwurah Philip Emeagwali

Born: 23 August 1954, Akure, Nigeria

Invention: Fastest Computing Across Processors

Residence: Washington, DC, USA

Email: philip@emeagwali.com

Telephone: 202-203-8724

These lectures are on the theme of crossing the frontiers of knowledge to overcome tomorrow's challenges. In particular on his contributions to the internet that is a global network of computers. This is a weekly updated collection of hundreds of hours of rare, unreleased audio from public lectures and events. Lecture videos and transcripts are posted at YouTube.com/emeagwali and emeagwali.com.

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