Just In
- 7 hrs ago Dell Introduces AI-Powered Laptops and Mobile Workstations for Enterprises in India
- 9 hrs ago Meta AI Powered by Llama 3 Takes Aim at ChatGPT and Gemini: All You Need to Know!
- 9 hrs ago OnePlus Ace 3 Pro Leak Hints at New Design; Expected Launch, Specifications We Know So Far
- 10 hrs ago Vivo V30e Launch Date in India set for May 2: Flipkart Availability Confirmed
Don't Miss
- Movies Chief Detective 1958 Episode 2 OTT Release Date, Time, Platform: When & Where To Watch? What To Expect? DEETS
- Lifestyle Golden Rules To Follow For Happy Marriage For A Long Lasting Relationship
- Sports IPL 2024: LSG vs CSK Award Winners, Man of The Match, Post-Match Presentation, Scorecard & Records
- News Chinese President Xi Jinping Orders Biggest Military Reorganisation Since 2015
- Education Exam Pressure Does Not Exist; Studying Punctually is Crucial; Says Aditi, the PSEB 2024 Topper
- Finance Reliance, ONGC, Tata, Adanis: Energy Stocks Didn't Get The Memo Of Bears, Up 12% In 30-Days; 10 Stocks To BUY
- Automobiles Suzuki Swift Hatchback Scores 4 Star Safety Rating At JNCAP – ADAS, New Engine & More
- Travel Journey From Delhi To Ooty: Top Transport Options And Attractions
Supercomputer shut down due to China blasts
China shut down supercomputer Tianhe-1A, which can perform 2.57 quadrillion computing operations per second, due to blasts in Tianjin city as it was located a few kilometres from the site of the explosions that killed 44 people.
Tianhe-1A is located at the National Supercomputing Center in Tianjin, reported Xinhua.
SEE ALSO: Oppo N3 Review: A Phone with A Decent Battery Life and Amazing Camera
The shockwaves due to the blasts shattered windows at the centre and and led to the collapse of ceilings inside the building, according to the centre's staff.
Centre director Liu Guangming said the supercomputer was still running smoothly after the blast.
Protected by a reinforced computer room, the supercomputer and its database are intact, said Liu.
Liu and his staff said they decided to manually shut down Tianhe-1A half an hour after the blasts due to security concerns.
SEE ALSO: Introducing Lava Pixel V1: 9 Reasons Why Everyone Wants to Buy this Android One Smartphone
Two explosions ripped through a warehouse where dangerous chemicals were stored in north Tianjin City late Wednesday night.
Tianhe-1A was recognized as the world's fastest computing system in 2010, according to a biannual Top 500 supercomputer list.
Source IANS
-
99,999
-
1,29,999
-
69,999
-
41,999
-
64,999
-
99,999
-
29,999
-
63,999
-
39,999
-
1,56,900
-
79,900
-
1,39,900
-
1,29,900
-
65,900
-
1,56,900
-
1,30,990
-
76,990
-
16,499
-
30,700
-
12,999
-
62,425
-
1,15,909
-
93,635
-
75,804
-
9,999
-
11,999
-
3,999
-
2,500
-
3,599
-
8,893