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Field lab in the desert

Posted on December 28, 2012April 23, 2013 by timbatchelder

The Field Lab – Extremely Sustainable Homestead
Michael Janzen, tinyhousedesign.com

The Field Lab, also known as the Southwest Texas Alternative Energy And Sustainable Living Field Laboratory, is the 40-acre desert homestead of John Wells. John had been living in upstate New York for years but had a bit of…

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Reasons why I chose Caltech: research and…turtles! (caltech.typepad.com)

TechAmerica Foundation Big Data Commission

Posted on October 12, 2012February 24, 2013 by timbatchelder

TechAmerica Foundation : TechAmerica Foundation Big Data Commission
techamericafoundation.org

TechAmerica Foundation Big Data Commission

Data in the world is doubling every 18 months. Across government everyone is talking about the concept of Big Data, and how this new technology will transform the way Washington does busine…

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iPad penetrates biotech/pharma with social information access

Posted on December 9, 2010February 9, 2013 by timbatchelder

After years of regulatory hand wringing about the theoretical risks and benefits of social media in pharma, the Apple iPad and with it an entire ecosystem of interactive apps for science and medical information professionals is now achieving mass penetration of the pharma industry.