The term supercomputer does get tossed around a lot, but what does it actually mean? What does a computer need to do to be considered super?

Supercomputers are unsung heroes—unless you're a nerd like we are, in which case they're probably at least a little bit sung. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...

For as long as there have been supercomputers, people like us have seen the announcements and said, “Boy! I’d love to get some time on that computer.” But now that most of us have computers and phones ...

The Frontier Supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Oak Ridge National Laboratory/Wikimedia Commons There's no one answer to how many types of supercomputers there are. You can split ...