Iceland Exports Energy as Data

Let's consider this article with middle school students... it points to the importance of deep understanding (most would not predict that energy is a serious expense related to the Internet) and innovative thinking.

I thought you might be interested in the following story on TechnologyReview.com:

"Iceland Exports Energy as Data"
An arctic nation looks to large-scale computing for an economic boost.

http://www.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?id=40017&a=f

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- Dr. Gary Ackerman