Heatwave is forcing some UK firms to turn off high-power computers

Companies are taking steps to prevent heat damage to high-power computers, with some shutting down machines used for performing software updates or graphic rendering Technology 19 July 2022 By Matthew Sparkes Server rooms need to be kept cool to function safely Nikada/Getty Images High-power computer sites around the UK are experiencing problems due to the …

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NASA is trying a ‘risky’ fix for the ageing Hubble Space Telescope

By Matthew Sparkes The Hubble Space Telescope NASA NASA will attempt what has been described as a “risky” fix for the Hubble Space Telescope after several weeks of troubleshooting following an unexpected shutdown. Spacecraft tend to use tried-and-tested technology and some of Hubble’s computer systems date back to the 1970s. The telescope’s payload computer is …

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