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MADNESS makes sense  (April 16, 2007)
A mathematical software framework called MADNESS could help scientists study and simulate systems previously thought nearly impossible.  It has potential applications in energy, drug development and other fields.
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Putting the pieces together  (April 16, 2007)
Scientists are redefining the computer operating system concept to provide a framework for custom systems efficient enough for the next generation of high-performance computers.
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Building tiny detectors  (June 18, 2007)
An applied mathematician looks at how molecules’ shapes affect the way minuscule structures come together. His work has applications to tiny sensors capable of detecting substances in minute amounts.
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Clustermatic: Supercomputing made easy – almost  (July 2, 2007)
DOE researchers have made it easier to link off-the-shelf PCs into powerful parallel clusters.
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