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How Big Data Is Changing Astronomy (Again)
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How Big Data Is Changing Astronomy (Again)

Think of all the data humans have collected over the long history of astronomy, from the cuneiform tablets of ancient Babylon to images—like the one here—taken...

Everything You Wanted to Know About Data Mining but Were Afraid to Ask
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Data Mining but Were Afraid to Ask

Big data is everywhere we look these days.

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The Big Data Boom Is the Innovation Story of Our Time

The data revolution has turned customers into unwitting business consultants, as our purchases and searches are tracked to improve everything from Web sites to...

What Big Media Can Learn From the New York Public Library
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What Big Media Can Learn From the New York Public Library

Despite looming budget cuts, the library is flourishing and putting out some of the most innovative online projects in the country.
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