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Why Haven’t CPU Clock Speeds Increased in the Last Few Years?

November 13, 2014

Did you ever notice that around the year 2005, the top speed of high-end processors plateaued at 4 GHz? We discuss why this happened and why CPU speeds haven’t increased much since.

Rosetta and Philae: A Historic Landing on a Comet

November 12, 2014

In 2014, the spacecraft Philae, aboard the Rosetta, landed on a comet for the first time ever. We talk to 2 of the scientists involved in this project about what this means >>

The Tuning Fork Application

November 11, 2014

Do re mi fa so la ti do! Did you know that the most common standard pitch for a tuning fork is 440 Hz, which forms the note A? See a tuning fork simulation app in action here >>

Hydrocooling Analysis for Fresh Produce Safety

November 10, 2014

During the hydrocooling process for tomatoes, bacteria can seep through and contaminate the food, making it unsafe to ingest. Researchers from Cornell University used simulation to investigate.

Meet the Winners of Intel’s Make it Wearable Challenge

November 7, 2014

The winner of Intel’s inaugural Make it Wearable contest in 2014 was Nixie — a small drone that you can wear on your wrist and use to take photos and videos. Learn more about it here.

Synthesizing Graphene with Chemical Vapor Deposition

November 6, 2014

Chemical vapor deposition is an attractive method for producing graphene, an ultrastrong and light polymer material. Researchers from University of Arkansas used simulation to study this process.

COMSOL Multiphysics 5.0 Brings User Interface Improvements

November 5, 2014

Updates to the COMSOL Multiphysics® UI ribbon with version 5.0 include: change in color scheme, additional multiphysics interfaces, a materials tab, global materials, and more.

Coupling Structural Mechanics Interfaces

November 4, 2014

The Structural Mechanics Module consists of specialized interfaces: Solid Mechanics; Shell, Plate, and Membrane for modeling thin structures; and Beam and Truss for modeling slender structures.


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