The new supercomputer behind the US nuclear arsenal
“Sierra” was just crowned the second-most powerful supercomputer on the planet. And while most of its peers use their power for climate simulations, astrophysics, and other civilian work, Sierra is purpose-built for an entirely different mission: nuclear weapons. We took a tour of this massive system, and found out why the US builds supercomputers to support its nuclear arsenal.
Video: William Poor, Leo Maco
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Graphics: Alex Parkin
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Video: William Poor, Leo Maco
Additional Camera: Aaron Fagerstrom
Graphics: Alex Parkin
Production Support: Felicia Shivakumar
Director of Audience Development: Ruben Salvadori
Social Media Manager: Dilpreet Kainth
Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2FqJZMl
Like Verge Science on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2hoSukO
Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Kr29B9
Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX
Read More: http://www.theverge.com
Community guidelines: http://bit.ly/2D0hlAv
Subscribe to Verge on YouTube for explainers, product reviews, technology news, and more: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs
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