Scientific data is doubling every year. As a result, new paradigms are emerging in every area
of modern science. Almost every aspect of the scientific method is undergoing fundamental
changes. The talk will discuss the challenges, and discuss new approaches in dealing with
these enormous data sets of today and tomorrow, using examples of astrophysics and space
science. The emergence of pervasive computing -- small sensors everywhere – is already
impacting not only how we do science but our everyday lives. The engineering principles
behind pervasive computing are finding their ways into corporate data centers, like Google,
Amazon.