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  2. 1980s in science and technology - Wikipedia

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    Computer science and networking. 1980. Development of ENQUIRE and MS-DOS begin. 1981. MS-DOS debuts. 1982. The first compact discs are sold, which would eventually replace the audiocassette in the 1990s. 1983. Computer "virus" terminology introduced by Fred Cohen.

  3. Timeline of historic inventions - Wikipedia

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    1886: Charles Martin Hall and independently Paul Héroult invent the Hall–Héroult process for economically producing aluminum in 1886. 1886: Karl Benz invents the first petrol or gasoline powered auto-mobile (car). [440] 1887: Carl Josef Bayer invents the Bayer process for the production of alumina.

  4. Timeline of United States inventions (after 1991) - Wikipedia

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    t. e. A timeline of United States inventions (after 1991) encompasses the ingenuity and innovative advancements of the United States within a historical context, dating from the Contemporary era to the present day, which have been achieved by inventors who are either native-born or naturalized citizens of the United States.

  5. The Greatest American Inventions of the Past 50+ Years - AOL

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    From the first Apple computer to the COVID-19 vaccine, here are the most revolutionary inventions that were born in the U.S.A. in the past half-century.

  6. Timeline of computing 1980–1989 - Wikipedia

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    UK. US. Timex/Sinclair introduced the first computer touted to cost under $100 marketed in the U.S., the Timex Sinclair 1000. In spite of the flaws in the early versions, half a million units were sold in the first 6 months alone, surpassing the sales of Apple, Tandy, and Commodore combined. August 1982.

  7. Timeline of United States inventions - Wikipedia

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    Timeline of United States inventions (before 1890), before the turn of the century. Timeline of United States inventions (1890–1945), before World War II. Timeline of United States inventions (1946–1991), during the Cold War. Timeline of United States inventions (after 1991), after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

  8. List of inventors - Wikipedia

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    Gersh Budker (1918–1977), Russia – electron cooling, co-inventor of collider. Edward Bull (1759–1798), England – Bull engine (a modified steam engine) Robert Bunsen (1811–1899), Germany – Bunsen burner. Henry Burden (1791–1871), Scotland and U.S. – Horseshoe machine, first usable iron railroad spike.

  9. List of prolific inventors - Wikipedia

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    4.9. Japan. Panasonic. This table is usually updated every Tuesday, and is current as of November 12, 2024. The columns are defined as follows: Inventor: The name of the inventor. Pats: The number of utility patents that have been issued. Only utility patents (or the international equivalent) are listed, as a utility patent is a patent for an ...