SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 17, 2025lobste.rs

DRAM Errors and Cosmic Rays: Space Invaders or Science Fiction?

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Scientists analyzed massive error logs from two supercomputers totaling over 2000 billion MB-hours but found no evidence that cosmic rays cause computer memory failures, contradicting widespread belief.

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