Supercomputers aid researchers in hunt for COVID-19 answers

The video discusses the role of the Frontera supercomputer in COVID-19 research, highlighting its immense computing power equivalent to 100,000 desktops. Researchers use these resources to model virus interactions and develop treatments. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has made its computing resources available to scientists, creating a network of supercomputing systems. These systems perform calculations at a scale unimaginable for humans, aiding in the fight against the pandemic. The video concludes with the potential of supercomputing to reduce COVID-19 cases and save lives.

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