Science Highlights
A bi-annual summary of projects conducted and supported by PSC computational resources, educational programs, and staff expertise
Bridges Simulates Tiny Robots with Better Directability, Maneuverability
Proof of concept for rational design of "biohybrid walkers" reduces lab testing, expenseBiohybrid robots—made by adding living tissues such as muscle cells to an artificial skeleton—have a lot of potential for doing complex jobs at tiny scales. But engineering these...
Hurricane Simulations by Bridges, Bridges-2 Inform State Decision-Making
Scientists created a simulation tool to predict and evaluate the effects of different storm scenarios on the Louisiana coast.
Hijacking of Pro-Vaccination Twitter Effort Is Focus of Bridges and Bridges-2 Analysis
A pro-vaccine social media campaign turned into quite the opposite due to the rapid mobilization of its opponents.
Two-step Method Identifies Known Drugs Likely to Reduce Chance of Death from COVID-19
Scientists identify existing drugs that could reduce the chance of death in patients with COVID-19
Bridges & Bridges-2 Power Discovery of Two-X-Chromosome Male Voles
The Way This Rodent Species Determines Sex Differs from All Other Mammals Known
PSC Systems Power DNA-Based Identification of Surface, Airborne Microbes Worldwide
A research team has been able to analyze DNA in thousands of urban air and surface samples worldwide.
Bridges Helps Reveal Effects of Long-Term Spaceflight on Human Body
Comparison of DNA of Spacefaring and Earth-Bound Astronauts Raises Intriguing Questions
AI Uses Language Rules to Simulate Molecular Motions on Bridges
Recreates Known Chemical Rules, Opens Door to Improved Vaccines, Drugs, Industrial Processes
Accurate Identification of Malware by Program Running on Bridges-AI
Convolutional Neural Network Promises Leap Forward in Antivirus Tech
Online Supply Chain Tool Available to Authorities, Public
Website for analyzing critical goods, supply vulnerabilities developed with Bridges
