Late last year, I explained how a number of businesses were using supercomputers to save millions of dollars. The machines are only going to become more powerful and, as they do, we can expect that they will solve an increasing number of mysteries—such as the great 1908 Tunguska explosion. Granted, it’s not the world’s most pressing issue but it is yet one more small intellectual itch that we can now scratch off our list.

For a more insightful look at the growing power of supercomputers, I invite you to watch this video:

Future Flash with Jack Uldrich: Supercomputers