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Express Tribune
a day ago
- Science
- Express Tribune
US Dept of Energy's 'Doudna' supercomputer to use Nvidia, Dell tech
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks as he visits Lawrence Berkeley National Lab to announce a U.S. supercomputer to be powered by Nvidia's forthcoming Vera Rubin chips, in Berkeley, California, U.S., May 29, REUTERS Listen to article The US Department of Energy on Thursday said its "Doudna" supercomputer due in 2026 will use technology from Nvidia and Dell. The computer, named after Nobel Prize-winning scientist Jennifer Doudna who made key CRISPR gene-editing discoveries, will be housed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. An event held at the lab was attended by Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. Officials said that the system will use Nvidia's latest "Vera Rubin" chips built into liquid-cooled servers by Dell and will be used by 11,000 researchers. 🗣️📢 We're thrilled to work with The U.S. Department of @ENERGY on the flagship NERSC-10 supercomputer! Powered by our most advanced liquid-cooled server tech & @nvidia's next-generation accelerators - the "Doudna" system fuses #HPC & #AI to empower complex, integrated research… — Dell Technologies (@DellTech) May 29, 2025 "It will advance scientific discovery, from chemistry to physics to biology," Wright said at a press conference. The supercomputers operated by the US Department of Energy help scientists carry out fundamental scientific research. Doudna said her early work on CRISPR relied on support from the Energy Department. "Today, I think we're standing at a really interesting moment in biology that really marks the intersection of biology with computing," Doudna said. The Energy Department's supercomputers are also responsible for designing and maintaining the US nuclear weapons arsenal. "The scientific supercomputer is one of humanity's most vital instruments. It is the instrument for advancing knowledge discovery," Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at the event. "It is the foundation of scientific discovery for our country. It is also a foundation for economic and technology leadership. And with that, national security." Designed to accelerate science, @doescience announces the new 'Doudna' supercomputer, powered by NVIDIA and @Dell at @NERSC's @BerkeleyLab. Driven by @NVIDIA's next-generation Vera Rubin platform, this system brings together AI and simulation to help 11,000 scientists tackle… — NVIDIA Newsroom (@nvidianewsroom) May 29, 2025 Huang's remarks came a day after he praised US President Donald Trump while at the same time sharply criticizing export controls on selling Nvidia's chips to China that have cost Nvidia billions of dollars in lost revenue. Republican and Democratic senators Jim Banks and Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Huang on Wednesday raising national security concerns about Nvidia's plans to open a research and development facility in Shanghai. On social media platform X, Senator Tom Cotton, an Arkansas Republican, wrote that "keeping advanced AI chips out of the hands of the Chinese Communists isn't about business, it's a national security issue. A word of warning to companies like Nvidia, anyone who breaks the law and circumvents export controls will be held accountable." Keeping advanced AI chips out of the hands of the Chinese Communists isn't about business, it's a national security issue. A word of warning to companies like @nvidia, anyone who breaks the law and circumvents export controls will be held accountable. — Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) May 29, 2025
Time Business News
2 days ago
- Business
- Time Business News
How to Choose the Best Commercial Coil Cleaning in Plantation
In any commercial building, the HVAC system is one of the most critical assets. Without it, indoor environments quickly become uncomfortable and unhealthy. One key part of HVAC maintenance that often goes unnoticed is Commercial Coil Cleaning. Dirty coils can lead to reduced airflow, higher energy costs, and even total system failure. If you're operating a business in Plantation, Florida, choosing the right coil cleaning service isn't just maintenance, it's an investment in performance and longevity. Plantation's warm, humid climate means commercial HVAC systems work overtime for most of the year. Dirt, mold, and debris accumulate on the evaporator and condenser coils more quickly as a AC coils are dirty, your system struggles to cool effectively—wasting energy, increasing wear and tear, and shortening its overall lifespan. According to the US Department of Energy, unclean coils can cause a 30% decrease in cooling efficiency. That's a serious impact on your bottom line especially in large commercial spaces like offices, warehouses, restaurants, and hotels. Choosing a commercial coil cleaning company in Plantation shouldn't be a guessing game. Here are five things to check before making your decision: The size, complexity, and accessibility of HVAC systems vary between homes and businesses. Make sure the company specializes in commercial-grade equipment, rooftop units, and large-scale cleaning projects. Seek certifications such as EPA compliance or NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association) certifications. Also, verify that technicians are insured and trained in proper coil cleaning methods, including chemical-safe practices. Avoid vague quotes. Reputable companies provide site inspections, detailed estimates, and explain what's included — such as evaporator, condenser, and blower coil cleaning. Ask what tools they use: are they using soft-bristle brushes, chemical foams, or high-pressure steam cleaning? Unsuitable techniques may cause coil damage or nullify your HVAC warranty. A local track record speaks volumes. Search Google reviews, check their Better Business Bureau rating, and ask for references from other businesses in Plantation. When looking for full-system maintenance, many companies also offer Industrial Duct Cleaning alongside coil services. Why? Because dirty air ducts often circulate the same contaminants that clog coils. Cleaning both components ensures your entire HVAC system runs efficiently, with cleaner airflow and fewer allergens. Think of it this way: if you wash only part of your AC system, dirt from neglected areas (like ducts) just re-contaminates the cleaned parts. A combined service approach maximizes system performance and gives you a deeper, more lasting clean. As HVAC technician Carlos M., who has been serving Plantation businesses for 15+ years, explains: ''Many believe that cleaning the filter is enough—but in commercial HVAC systems, the real issues often lie within the coils and ducts. Overlooking them leads to poor performance and unnecessary energy costs month after month.' Common Signs You Need Commercial Coil Cleaning Rising utility bills without increased HVAC usage When cooling, warm air is blown from vents. System running continuously with little effect Visible dust or mold near air vents Odors coming from HVAC units Frequent HVAC system breakdowns or overheating You haven't had a cleaning in over 12–18 months Pricing varies depending on the size of your building, number of HVAC units, and coil accessibility. Below is a general cost table to guide your expectations: Service Type Estimated Cost (USD) Small Commercial Unit (1–2 coils) $300 – $500 Mid-Size Business (3–5 coils) $600 – $1,200 Large Facility or Rooftop Units $1,500 – $3,000+ Add-on: Industrial Duct Cleaning $500 – $2,000 Emergency or After-Hours Cleaning +20% to +50% surcharge Disclaimer: Prices are average estimates based on 2025 market rates in Plantation, Florida. Actual costs may vary depending on system type, accessibility, contamination level, and service provider. Some cleaning companies cut corners to offer cheap prices. Watch out for: 'Too-good-to-be-true' deals (e.g., $99 whole-building service) No proof of insurance or certifications No mention of drain pan, blower coil, or refrigerant-side issues Refusal to offer before-and-after photos Poor customer reviews or unresolved BBB complaints When in doubt, get a second opinion. A legitimate service provider will never pressure you to book immediately or refuse to answer your questions. While residential systems may only need cleaning every 2–3 years, commercial coils should be cleaned at least once per year and in high-traffic or high-dust environments, even more frequently. You should also schedule cleaning: Before peak summer or winter seasons After major construction or renovations If your building includes food service, manufacturing, or medical operations Choosing the best Commercial Coil Cleaning in Plantation isn't about picking the cheapest option, it's about finding a trustworthy partner who understands the unique needs of commercial HVAC systems. Better airflow, cheaper energy costs, and fewer repairs are all benefits of clean coil cleaning with industrial duct cleaning provides the most value and ensures long-term system health. Take the time to research, ask questions, and choose a company that puts quality and safety first. 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Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
South Korea to send officials to Alaska energy conference, ministry says
SEOUL, May 29 (Reuters) - South Korea will send its Deputy Minister for Energy Policy and other energy ministry officials to the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference in early June, the ministry said on Thursday, as some Asian countries consider investing in a $44 billion LNG project. Deputy Minister Lee Hohyeon will visit Alaska and participate in a roundtable hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy, the ministry said. "We plan to check the progress of the Alaska project using this conference as an opportunity," the statement said. U.S. President Donald Trump has pressed Asian countries such as Japan and South Korea to back the massive liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, with some Asian governments weighing up investments in the hopes of relief from U.S. tariffs. The project would deliver gas from the state's North Slope fields via a 1,300-km (800 miles) pipeline for domestic use and also ship it to customers in Asia as LNG, bypassing the Panama Canal.
Korea Herald
20-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Korean think tank calls for action on US R&D barriers
State-run STEPI advises establishing intelligence network with other countries The Science and Technology Policy Institute, a South Korean state-run think tank, has voiced concerns about the United States government's designation of South Korea on the list of sensitive countries hampering joint research between the two nations in the field of emerging technologies. The US Department of Energy previously decided to add South Korea to the lowest category of the Sensitive and Other Designated Countries List, or SCL, in January this year. Seoul's efforts to see Korea removed from the list before the addition became effective fell short, as the country was officially added to the SCL on April 15. The Energy Department's list of sensitive countries also includes China, India, Russia, Taiwan and North Korea. Noting the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between Korea, the US and Japan in December 2023, the STEPI's recently released report pointed out that the sensitive country designation could limit Korea's participation in the joint research and development activities in key technologies in the future. The report said the impact of the listing should be closely monitored as research cooperation on future nuclear technologies such as next-generation nuclear power plants and nuclear reprocessing is mostly carried out with institutes under the Department of Energy. The report added that normal activities, which deal with insensitive nuclear technologies, may require extra approval processes or restrictions under the department's 10 CFR Part 810. Despite the listing's unlikely impact on Korean exports to the US, the report underlined that it could be carefully reviewed as the department added export restriction bylaws when it updated its unclassified foreign national access program in 2022. The report called for a one-point strategy to solve the issue in the short term by focusing on the essence of the matter, which is the fact that Korea's R&D cooperation with the US is facing bumps, instead of making it seem as if there was a security issue between the two countries. The report also advised the Korean government to set up a ministry-by-ministry protocol to deal with similar issues in a better coordinated manner and establish an intelligence network with countries that are in a similar position as Korea.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US plans to cancel 7 conditional commitments for green projects
The US Department of Energy plans to cancel seven major loans and loan guarantees that had been conditionally approved under the Biden administration. The list, shared with Semafor by a former DOE official close to the process, includes three projects that were still scheduled for completion by their sponsors, including a transmission project by a New Jersey utility, a loan program for low-income homeowners to install rooftop solar panels by Sunnova, and a factory to produce low-carbon ammonia by Monolith Nebraska. All three companies did not immediately return requests for comment. The other four projects were already previously cancelled by their companies because of other various headwinds: Battery factories for Redwood Materials, Aspen Aerogels, and KORE Power, and a plastics recycling facility by International Recycling Group. Altogether, the seven cancellations amount to $8.45 billion. A DOE spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The DOE's Loan Programs Office has long been a political lightning rod, a $400 billion war chest for cutting-edge clean tech projects that need help crossing from concept to commercialization. It has produced such notable successes as Tesla, and notable failures as Solyndra. And it was clear since President Donald Trump won re-election that the roughly $41 billion in conditional commitments left dangling when Biden left office were at grave risk. In that context, $8.45 billion isn't as deep of a cut as one might have expected, especially since most of the projects were already dead. But it's revealing that the administration would let these projects — most of which are in sectors where the US is already far behind China — fall by the wayside, rather than take steps to prop them up. The expectation of unsteady support for clean energy under Trump and the Republican-led Congress was very likely a contributing factor to these companies' project cancellations to begin with: That most of these projects are linked to either EVs or solar puts DOE policy roughly in line with House Republicans, who have turned particularly harshly against tax credits for those industries. But at the same time, the policies are in tension: Congress is working to significantly raise the domestic content requirements for EVs and clean tech to qualify for tax credits; now, LPO is making it harder for those requirements to be met. At least one of the newly-cancelled projects was already on life support: The Wall Street Journal reported in September that Monolith was running out of cash and struggling to meet the minimum production requirements for its loan. So it's possible that some of the cancellations were really just the result of bad books. The DOE is also reviewing whether to cut other clean tech programs outside LPO. One of these is a steel factory in Ohio that originally planned to use federal funding to switch from coal to hydrogen, but now is considering 'readily available and more economical fossil fuels' to 'better align with the administration's energy priorities,' Heatmap reported.
