The Internet and Web Technology Have Led to Some Very

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Essay

The Internet and Web technology have led to some very creative uses of the network, including grid computing. Explain grid computing and give at least three examples.

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Definitions:

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, and environment.

Circadian Rhythm

The biological clock that cycles daily, regulating physiological and behavioral processes such as sleep-wake patterns and hormone release.

24-Hour Cycle

Refers to the circadian rhythm, an internal biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and other physiological processes within a 24-hour period.

Electroencephalograph

An instrument that measures and records the electrical activity of the brain.