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Civilian uses of military-developed GPS and internet systems
1) Global Positioning System (GPS)Originally developed by the United States Department of Defense in the 1970s for precise military navigation and missile guidance, GPS became fully operational in 199...
The 12 strongest materials and how they withstand pressure and deformation
Understanding Strength in Materials ScienceStrength in materials science can refer to several different properties: tensile strength (resistance to being pulled apart), compressive strength (resistanc...
Why the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station is crucial for atmospheric science
1. Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station (Antarctica)Located at 90 degrees south latitude, the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station sits on nearly 3,000 meters of ice and is one of the most remote scientific...
The story of women scientists who were denied recognition for their discoveries
1. Rosalind Franklin (1920–1958)Field: Molecular Biology and X-ray Crystallography
Rosalind Franklin’s precise X-ray diffraction images of DNA, particularly the famous Photograph 51, provided critic...