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Friend of Vera Rubin's Says She Would 'Find It Fun' That Nvidia Named New Chip After Her

The article discusses how Vera Rubin, an influential astronomer known for her work on dark matter, would have found it amusing that Nvidia named a new chip after her. Rubin, who passed away in 2016, was a pioneer in studying the rotation of galaxies, which led to the theory of dark matter. Nvidia's decision to name their new graphics processing unit (GPU) the "Vera Rubin" reflects her lasting impact on science and technology. The chip, part of Nvidia's Grace Hopper Superchip, is designed for high-performance computing tasks, symbolizing the connection between Rubin's astronomical discoveries and the computational power needed to explore such phenomena. The article highlights the intersection of technology and astronomy, noting that Rubin's friend, Dr. Neta Bahcall, believes Rubin would have appreciated the honor, given her love for science and her sense of humor.

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