[LINK] A New Paradigm of Science

ARTHUR,Evan (Dr) Evan.ARTHUR at deewr.gov.au
Mon Dec 21 15:53:56 AEDT 2009


 Jan writes,

> Here's an interesting description of the need for a new approach to 
> science: The Fourth Paradigm - Data-Intensive Scientific Discovery. 
> There is mention of a positive use for cloud computing that isn't 
> privacy intrusive or 'risky' in that regard. Looks like it may be 
> worth a read, even though it does come from MS Research. Jan

Discussion around this actually predates the 'cloud computing' element.  Tony Hey led much of the work around a scientific data commons when he was at the UK Joint Information Services Committee.  For information on Australian activity in this space see: http://www.ands.org.au/.  

Evan Arthur
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
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