Bits and Briefs: The Greening of Google; NIH Launches Extensive Open-Access Dataset of Genetic and Clinical Data; Social Networking and Health

+ The Greening of Google (via IEEE Spectrum)

Up here on a roof at Google’s leafy and sprawling Mountain View, Calif., campus, with the shouts of the volleyball game just barely audible, sunlight glints off 9212 polysilicon solar panels stretching out toward the horizon. Amid the irregular jumble of angular roofs, a single south-facing wave stands out, a pitch and roll frozen in place against a backdrop of foothills.

+ Online Health Startups Modeled After Social Networking Sites (via iHealthBeat)
Several sites are listed. One large health site with social networking tools is Revolution Health.
Of course, this is perfect example where critical info skills come into play. Caveat emptor!

+ NIH Launches Extensive Open-Access Dataset of Genetic and Clinical Data (via NLM)

+ Yahoo Search Launches Search Assist (via SEJ)