The new supercomputer behind the US nuclear arsenal

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“Sierra” was just crowned the second-most powerful supercomputer on the planet. And while most of its peers use their power for climate simulations, astrophysics, and other civilian work, Sierra is purpose-built for an entirely different mission: nuclear weapons. We took a tour of this massive system, and found out why the US builds supercomputers to support its nuclear arsenal. • Video: William Poor, Leo Maco • Additional Camera: Aaron Fagerstrom • Graphics: Alex Parkin • Production Support: Felicia Shivakumar • Director of Audience Development: Ruben Salvadori • Social Media Manager: Dilpreet Kainth • Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2FqJZMl • Like Verge Science on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2hoSukO • Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Kr29B9 • Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX • Read More: http://www.theverge.com • Community guidelines: http://bit.ly/2D0hlAv • Subscribe to Verge on YouTube for explainers, product reviews, technology news, and more: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs

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