According to Penn State News, Penn State is one of the recipients of a $4 million grant for the National Science Foundation. The multi-institution grant focuses on using big data to solve complex societal problems. 

Big data was used to Gerrymander voting districts, but it could also be used to undo it, reports Wired. 

According to National Hog Farmer, big data can be used to determine the genetic potential of an animal.