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Chris Swift

the quest to turn DNA into a revolutionary form of data storage. - 0 views

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    A speck of man-made DNA can hold mountains of data that can be freeze-dried, shipped and stored, potentially for thousands of years What are the possible implications? Discuss
Kelcy A

Visualization of the Week: MOOC completion rates - Strata - 0 views

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    Interesting study although the data would be more valuable if compared with completion and enrollment stats from brick & mortar education.
 Céline  Keller

What does digital mean? - 0 views

  • digital Traditionally, digital means the use of numbers and the term comes from digit, or finger. Today, digital is synonymous with computer.  Digital Means Original The 0s and 1s of digital data mean more than than just on and off. They mean perfect copying. When information, music, voice and video are turned into binary digital form, they can be electronically manipulated, preserved and regenerated perfectly at high speed. The millionth copy of a computer file is exactly the same as the original. While this continually drives the software industry crazy protecting its copyrights, it is nevertheless a major advantage of digital processing.  (http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/)
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    digital "Traditionally, digital means the use of numbers and the term comes from digit, or finger. Today, digital is synonymous with computer.  Digital Means Original The 0s and 1s of digital data mean more than than just on and off. They mean perfect copying. When information, music, voice and video are turned into binary digital form, they can be electronically manipulated, preserved and regenerated perfectly at high  speed. The millionth copy of a computer file is exactly the same as the original. While this continually drives the software industry crazy protecting its copyrights, it is nevertheless a major advantage of digital processing. "
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