Steve Jobs, 1955-2011: Technology’s greatest visionary

Steve Jobs, who by the force of his charisma, intuition and personality reshaped industries and turned Apple into America’s most valued company, died at the age of 56. FORTUNE — On Wednesday, America lost its most successful chief executive, the technology industry lost its greatest visionary, and Silicon Valley lost a giant whose influence will [...]

Can Supercomputers Help Japan Predict Earthquakes?

Posted by Rachel King In the wake of a natural disaster, aid often comes in the form of food, water and medical supplies. Several universities are offering Japan another form of assistance that will help in the effort to rebuild: supercomputing capacity. High-powered computers let researchers create simulations that can reveal important clues as to [...]