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5 September 2012

Is organic computer memory on the horizon?

A breakthrough in chemistry promises new computer memory that consumes less power, lasts longer, and captures data faster than current dynamic random-access memory. A new organic material may lead to memory that enables higher performance scientific computing.

Adrian Giordani
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A fitting tribute to Turing

This year's Turing Festival had a session called CERN: Big Questions, Big Science, Big Technology. Speakers talked about its history of physics theory, engineering, and computing.

Neasan O'Neill
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Nature's little lyrical squeakers

Data from mice that sing combined with powerful high-performance computers may help researchers understand genes related to speech disorders in humans, especially those with autism.

Monica Kortsha
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NASA visualization shows Sun’s artistic side
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Spotlight
How to protect yourself from the latest Java bug

A new and powerful Java security vulnerability has been recently announced that affects Linux, Windows, and Mac operating systems. But, don't worry, help is at hand from a computer security expert.

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From the early days of grid computing to the era of ‘big science’

As iSGTW celebrates its 10th anniversary, Katie Yurkewicz, the publication’s first editor, looks back at the challenges of establishing an e-newsletter to support the fledgling grid-computing community and highlights how the...

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A decade of iSGTW!

This issue marks the 10th anniversary of iSGTW. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our readers and all those who have contributed to the publication over the last decade.

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