Bologna, Italy has now 4th fastest supercomputer in the world

LEONARDO, the newest EuroHPC pre-exascale supercomputer ranked as the 4th fastest in the world, at the Bologna Technopole in Italy is officially inaugurated by The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) and CINECA. Leonardo is a supercomputer developed by CINECA, a consortium of Italian universities and research institutions,…

How this school in the Indian desert stays cool even in extreme heat

Written by Chelsea Lee, CNN In the north Indian desert town of Jaisalmer, also known as “The Golden City” for its array of yellow sandstone architecture, temperatures can reach approximately 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the height of summer. Here, buildings have long been designed to adapt to…

Russia is bruised as winter approaches. Can Ukraine land another blow? | CNN

CNN  —  The relative calm in Ukrainian cities far from the country’s battlefields was shattered by two painfully familiar sounds this week: the ominous ring of the air raid sirens, and the eruptions of Russian attacks. A wave of missiles, rockets and drones has struck dozens of locations across Ukraine…

Max Verstappen on becoming Formula 1 World Champion | CNN

Max Verstappen on becoming Formula 1 World Champion Having edged seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton to the 2021 world title, young star Max Verstappen can now slow down and reflect on arguably the most thrilling and epic finale to a season in history. The Dutch driver speaks with CNN’s Amanda…

The Baja 1000: An unforgettable race adventure | CNN

The Baja 1000: An unforgettable race adventure 1,226 miles, over 24 hours, across mountains, coasts and desert into oncoming traffic and escaping sand traps. The Baja 1000 is truly breath-taking – in every sense of the word. Source link

Christian Horner: Red Bull aren’t the favorites for F1 title | CNN

Christian Horner: Red Bull aren’t the favorites for F1 title Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner tells Amanda Davies in Qatar that Red Bull aren’t the favorites for the championship, that it’s 50/50 for a title and that a championship for Max Verstappen would be the biggest team achievement to…

Pecco Bagnaia: MotoGP’s rising Italian star | CNN

Pecco Bagnaia: MotoGP’s rising Italian star Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia is a rising Italian MotoGP star and racing has been part of his life since childhood. Bagnaia trained in Valentino Rossi’s Riders Academy and is following in the famed Italian’s footsteps. Source link

Lewis Hamilton equals Michael Schumacher’s record of seven world titles | CNN

CNN  —  Lewis Hamilton has become accustomed to making history and, at a rain-soaked Turkish Grand Prix, the Englishman put his name in the record books once again as he equaled Michael Schumacher’s record of seven world titles. To win Formula One’s drivers’ championship at Istanbul Park, the Mercedes driver…

Sebastian Vettel will join Aston Martin F1 team from 2021 | CNN

CNN  —  Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel will remain in Formula One after signing a deal with the Racing Point team, which will rebrand itself as Aston Martin from next season. There had been some doubt as to whether the German would continue in F1 after Ferrari announced in May…

Lewis Hamilton to launch electric off-road racing Extreme E team | CNN

CNN  —  Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has announced he will have a team competing in the inaugural all-electric off-road racing Extreme E series next year. Extreme E is a series founded by the same team behind Formula E, with races hosted across the globe to promote electrification, sustainability…

Ferrari records worst home qualifying performance since 1984 | CNN

CNN  —  Ferrari’s miserable season has gone from bad to worse as the Italian manufacturer failed to get either car into the top 10 at its home grand prix for the first time since 1984. Sebastian Vettel didn’t make it out of the first qualifying round and could only muster…

Lewis Hamilton pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman after Belgian GP victory | CNN

CNN  —  Lewis Hamilton paid his own tribute to Chadwick Boseman after closing to within two wins of Michael Schumacher’s all-time Formula One record by claiming the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. The defending world champion led all 44 laps at Spa-Francorchamps, with Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas in second place…

Brad Binder: Cheating death and creating MotoGP history | CNN

CNN  —  Brad Binder had a front row seat for one of the most terrifying crashes motorsport has ever seen at this weekend’s Austrian MotoGP. The South African was right behind Johann Zarco’s Ducati when it collided with Franco Morbidelli’s Yamaha with the riders racing at full throttle. Zarco and…

F1 star Max Verstappen says he’s not the new Michael Schumacher | CNN

CNN  —  Fresh off the back of a stunning victory in the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has said that while he appreciates being compared to F1 great Michael Schumacher, he is his own man. The 22-year-old was recently likened to Schumacher by F1…

Mystery Hotel Budapest: The hotel designed for likes

(CNN) — One of the first things you’ll notice on entering the Mystery Hotel Budapest is the Aladdin-style magic carpet “floating” above the reception desk. This is the first indication there’s much more to this boutique hotel than meets the eye. Then there’s the countless light boxes on the walls…

Are cell phone calls on airplane flights inevitable?

(CNN) — Ah, holiday travel. Between huge crowds and weather delays, flying during this time of year is hectic. Now close your eyes and imagine the entire scenario with one additional annoyance: Loud talkers yammering into their cell phones at 35,000 feet. Don’t worry — this potentially ear-splitting scenario isn’t…

The best luxury bars in Budapest

(CNN) — Budapest’s craft cocktail movement has seen new bars and clubs spread across town like wildfire in recent years, making it that much harder to choose the best of the bunch. While the Hungarian capital’s ruin bars offer a unique experience, the luxury bar scene here is second to…

‘Hamlet’ in the skies? The story behind Taiwan’s newest airline, STARLUX

(CNN) — Debuting its first flights in January 2020, Taiwanese start-up STARLUX Airlines could be the first new player in 30 years to upend the island’s duopoly aviation market. And even before the carrier, dubbed Taiwan’s first luxury boutique airline, set its first aircraft into the air, it’s been creating…

Copenhagen’s new Metro is a thing of beauty

Copenhagen (CNN) — In Copenhagen, traffic is usually caused by the two-wheel variety of transportation: the bicycle. Ever since bicycles were imported into Denmark from France in 1869, they have become the main form of transportation in the Scandinavian city. In the 1920s, it wasn’t unusual to see both the…

Azerbaijan’s secret to long life? Mountain air

(CNN) — There are a number of destinations around the world famed for the longevity of their residents. In Japan, Okinawa’s sprightly centenarians have earned it the nickname “Land of the Immortals.” Campodimele, Italy’s “Village of Eternity,” is testament to the Mediterranean diet. In the sunny Californian town of Loma…

How Budapest became a fine dining force to be reckoned with

(CNN) — While Budapest may be primarily known for its architecture, geothermal springs and communist heritage, the city’s gastronomy scene has been gaining considerable travel attention in recent years. New and exciting fine dining spots are constantly opening up in the Hungarian capital, many headed up by prolific chefs keen…

Flame Towers: Luxury atop one of the world’s tallest hotels

Editor’s Note — CNN Travel’s series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. (CNN) — From traditional souks, mosques and UNESCO World Heritage sites, to futuristic skyscrapers, Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, offers…