Discover
Discover

Share
News
/
Article

Virtual computers bring lower price to data crunching researchers

OCT 24, 2007

DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.021603

Physics Today
Nature : ‘Cloud computing’ is being pitched as a new nirvana for scientists drowning in data. But can it deliver? Eric Hand investigates.
© 2007 American Institute of Physics
Related content
News
/
Article
Kevin Ingles writes code for electrical engineering applications
January 23, 2026 12:35 PM
News
/
Article
FYI science policy briefs
January 16, 2026 10:38 AM
News
/
Article
The arXiv server to require English version with submissions
The availability of free translation software clinched the decision for the new policy. To some researchers, it’s anathema.
January 14, 2026 03:11 PM
News
/
Article
NASA’s next space telescope reaches assembly milestone
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will survey the sky for vestiges of the universe’s expansion.
January 12, 2026 11:26 AM

Get PT in your inbox

pt_newsletter_card_blue.png
PT The Week in Physics

A collection of PT's content from the previous week delivered every Monday.

pt_newsletter_card_darkblue.png
PT New Issue Alert

Be notified about the new issue with links to highlights and the full TOC.

pt_newsletter_card_pink.png
PT Webinars & White Papers

The latest webinars, white papers and other informational resources.

By signing up you agree to allow AIP to send you email newsletters. You further agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.