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PS3s Help Astrophysicists Solve Black Hole Mystery

Using only the computing power of 16 Sony Playstation 3 gaming consoles, scientists at The University of Alabama in Huntsville and the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, have solved a mystery about the speed at which vibrating black holes stop vibrating.

It may be the first time this kind of research has been conducted exclusively on a PS3 cluster: A related 2007 UMass Dartmouth/UAHuntsville project using a smaller PS3 cluster also used a "traditional" supercomputer to run its simulations.

The biggest advantage of the console cluster - the PS3 Gravity Grid - at UMass Dartmouth was the cost saving, said Dr. Lior Burko, an assistant physics professor at UAHuntsville. "If we had rented computing time from a supercomputer center it would have cost us about $5,000 to run our simulation one time. For this project we ran our simulation several dozens of times to test different parameters and circumstances, so you can see how much that would have cost us.

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Nineball21125597d ago

I think that's so cool... Haha..

WANNA GET HIGH5597d ago

Next thing u know the ps3 helps find a cure to AIDS... :)

HDgamer5597d ago

Thats already been discovered, bone marrow cures aids. But the ps3 is a super computer.

pixelsword5597d ago

...as well as any other virus.

A virus is crystalline in structure.

Crystals can be destroyed by sound, so can a virus.

The same sound won't affect any soft tissue or bone.

:D

AAACE55597d ago

With all the good things that have been happening with the Ps3, I think it's safe to say that everyone should have one! You never know what will happen next, or what kind of unique discovery you may be a part of... Look at Folding at home!

I'll be getting one, so i'm not worried!

The Killer5596d ago

http://video.google.com/vid...

thats the source.

also using common sense, AIDS is a virus, and i think its not possible for a virus like HIV and how terrible it is not have a cure after 30 years. just look at SARS, or bird flu etc, when the top countries want to find a cure they will find it with few exceptions like cancer.
the thing with SARS and bird flu is cant be controlled thats why it may wipe out the earth population with no exception but with AIDS its much easier to control it, except with the poor people!

KingME5596d ago

The black hole mistery hasn't been solved yet and probably never will. I'm sure that some of the guys working on this also wear Bausch & Lomb Lenses in their eye glasses. Perhaps there should be a headline that says "Bausch & Lomb Lenses Help Astrophysicists Solve Black Hole Mystery"

Basically, all I'm saying is that this say nothing about the PS3. I'm sure they're using Macs and PC's too. But nobody's mentioning that are they?

SkyGamer5596d ago

Just be wary if you pay for your own electricity. ps3 will raise your power bill like a mutha!

DaTruth5596d ago

Amazing, not only are they invisible, but they are also quiet too; On top of that know person has ever seen one before. One would start to question whether they even exist.

house5596d ago

bladestar got owned funny i feel like that guy is scared to grow up or some thing

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ThatCanadianGuy5597d ago

How come i never read about 360 contributing to cancer research or solving mysteries of the earth?

Just burning peoples house's down..

CloudsEnd5597d ago

PS3 = Lifesaver

XB360 = Lifetaker

lokin5597d ago

360=budget saver
ps3=budget raper

bee24275597d ago

lokin if you actually read the article it says the ps3 actually saved them a lot of money

lokin5597d ago

you a bit slow man? wasnt a response to the article but to cloud that made a stupid remark

SL1M DADDY5597d ago

Which console requires a yearly fee to play online? Sorry, but recurring fees are more akin to "raping" than a higher initial shelf price.

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Bladestar5597d ago

"How come i never read about 360 contributing to cancer research or solving mysteries of the earth?" Because the xbox 360 is a "GAME" console... just like you do not hear the wii, the PSP, etc.

Microsoft already have enough things being used in scientific labs for this purpose. Why don't you google Microsoft Scientific Research... you will see a bunch of ways Microsoft the supporting the scientific community with cash and software.

There is no need for them to try to make a magic pony out everything they do.

What are we going to have next? a retail male underwear that study a male organ in order to help find a cure to sterile female monkeys?

The xbox 360 is an entertainment device.. designed to play games... like your DVD player or MP3 player... you do not see any of those things going outside of their intended purpose.

Armyless5597d ago

It's like the opposite of Superman and Clark Kent.

How many accounts DO you have Bladestar?

ThatCanadianGuy5596d ago

Lol bladestar

"The xbox 360 is an entertainment device.. designed to play games"

Yeah,so? the PS3 plays games too.Looking at Killzone 2.It does it alot better then 360 too.

lol.

Bladestar5596d ago

@ThatCanadianguy420 - careful sony lover... it wouldn't be the first time an over hyped game flop on the PS3... Kill Zone 2 can very well be a big disappointment like other PS3 titles regardless of how big people thought they were going to be... does Lair, Haze, Socom ring the bell?

Hell it even cost Factor 5 their company.

Please stop using a game that no one knows if it will suck... or if the mainstream will simply ignore.

The fact is that when it comes to the PS3... no one really know what's going to be big or not... LBP is an example... thought to be the next Mario and the YouTube of gaming and sales are lower than any average game.

Anyways... Back to topic... the PS3 can play games... just like my cell phone can play games... just like my MP3 player can play games...

Unlike the xbox 360 the PS3 is use for a range of things... it's identity is unclear... You can't really say is a game console... since it's primary use can be... blu-ray player or a simply linux web server... which explains why the software attach rate is so low.

The xbox 360 was designed from the ground up to be a game console and it's optimized to do just that.. and focused to the developers that want to make games...

So, just because the PS3 can play game.. does not mean it's the optimal platform for games... just like a cell phone should not be a gamers main gaming device.

Nineball21125596d ago

@ Bladestar...

You say: "Unlike the xbox 360 the PS3 is use for a range of things... it's identity is unclear... You can't really say is a game console... since it's primary use can be... blu-ray player or a simply linux web server... which explains why the software attach rate is so low."

I say: Yeah, that's a good hypothesis. But, so? That's not a bad thing (that it is used for a range of things), in fact that's one of the big selling points of the system. Not ONLY is it the most reliable HD gaming system out right now, it's also a fantastic media center that can do MULTIPLE things extremely well. It's win/win.

You say: "The xbox 360 was designed from the ground up to be a game console and it's optimized to do just that.."

I say: Wha...? If it was truly "optimized" it wouldn't have a much higher than average failure rate. Seriously, how can you even type that line without KNOWING that you'll get flack for how "shoddy" the hardware for the 360 is.

Yeah, the X360 has a fantastic game library, but let's face it. The console is by no means "optimized".

ThatCanadianGuy5596d ago (Edited 5596d ago )

Bladestar..what the hell are you talking about now?

You mention the absolute worst games on PS3.
Yet you ignore uncharted,GTP,MGS4,LBP,R2.
From a technical standpoint each of those games are un-rivaled and have no competition.

Killzone 2 has had nothing but great previews so far.
And just a mere multiplayer Beta as already solidified it as a GOTY 09 Contender.What makes you think the full game won't be better then the MP beta??

Your jealousy? Your 4" hard on for anything anti-sony?
Who know's.

"So, just because the PS3 can play game.. does not mean it's the optimal platform for games"

Why isn't it? Are you a game developer? Have you interviewed every game Dev out there to get there thoughts on PS3?

Of course you haven't,your a die-hard 360 fanboy who can't face reality.

Standard HDD in every console.50GB of disc space to use,8 SPU's to harness.The powerful cell processer and RSX.

VS

DVD,No standard HDD,And last gen components.

Yeah,360 is a wet dream for developers.
Whatever helps you sleep at night.

Meanwhile REAL developers have nothing but praise to say about PS3.
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

And have serious issues with 360.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008... -Ghostbuster dev-360 is holding us back

http://www.n4g.com/pc/News-... Rage held back by 360's limits

http://www.gamedaily.com/ar...

-Rockstar:GTAIV development limited by Xbox 360

There you have it bladestar,welcome to reality.
Now let's hear your spin for all this.

griff25596d ago

Bladestar wrote: "The xbox 360 was designed from the ground up to be a game console and it's optimized to do just that.. and focused to the developers that want to make games..."

Pity they couldn't optimize the hardware, particularly heat removal from the CPU/GPU.

ThatCanadianGuy5596d ago

Why no reply bladestar?? I know you read it.

This is the first time i've ever seen you shut your FUD spewing mouth.
Book marked for future laughs.

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10 Weirdest Video Games of All Time

Plenty of unforgettable games have completely messed up their players throughout the years, all the way back from the PS1 days to the dark recesses of the modern internet.

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JonTheGod18h ago

Why are the Katamari games not on the list??

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Tales Of Graces Ƒ Retro Review – Holding Out For a Hero

Gary Green said: Namco Bandai heard the call of many fans asking for the PlayStation release of Tales of Graces which was originally released seemingly exclusively for the Wii back in 2009. If you’re acquainted with the Tales series then Graces f won’t be something entirely new to you, yet if you’re a newcomer then you’ll find a plethora of gameplay mechanics and nuances that distinguish this series from other JRPGs. While the game finds itself following the traditional archetype of JRPGs, such as a somewhat clichéd story, Graces has something to offer to both veterans and newcomers alike.

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GoodGuy093d ago

Odd this and the xillia games still haven't gotten remasters yet.

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It's A Crime That There's No Sleeping Dogs 2 Yet

Huzaifah from eXputer: "Sleeping Dogs from the early 2010s is one of the best open-world games out there but in dire need of a resurgence."

LG_Fox_Brazil3d ago

I agree, I consider the first one a cult classic already

isarai3d ago

You say "yet" as if it's even possible anymore. United Front Games is gone, along with anyone that made this game what it is

CrimsonWing693d ago

That’s what happens when games sell poorly. And I’ve seen people wonder why people cry when a game sells badly… this is your answer.

solideagle2d ago

Majority of the time it's true but if a company/publisher is big (in terms of money), they can take a hit or 2. e.g. I am not worried about Rebirth sales as Square will make Remake 3 anyway but if FF 17 doesn't sell then Square might need to look for alternative. <-- my humble opinion

Abnor_Mal2d ago

Doesn’t Microsoft own the IP now since they acquired Activision?

DaReapa2d ago

No. Square Enix owns the IP.

Abnor_Mal2d ago

Oh okay, Activision owned True Crime, but when that didn’t sell as intended it was canceled. Six months later Square Enix bought the rights and changed the title to Sleeping Dogs.*

*As per Wikipedia

boing12d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Sleeping Dogs was a sleeper hit back then. It was fantastic. It actually still is. Would love a sequel to this, or at least a revive of True Crime series.

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