1996 in science

The year 1996 in science and technology involved many significant events, listed below.

List of years in science (table)

Astronomy and space exploration

The cloning process that produced Dolly.

Biology

Chemistry

Computer science

Exploration

Medicine

Meteorology

Philosophy

Technology

  • Zenith introduces the first HDTV-compatible front projection television in the United States. Broadcasters, TV & PC manufacturers set industry standards for digital HDTV.[39]
  • APS film format is introduced.[40]

Publications

Awards

Births

Deaths

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  23. "The first quantum search algorithm on a scalable quantum computer has important implications". MIT Technology Review. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  24. Getting information from the IRC system: Linux Basic. AL1-032 (in Polish). NOITE S.C. p. 5.
  25. "Historical Badass: Goran Kropp, the Man Who Rode to Everest - adventure journal". www.adventure-journal.com. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
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