Science & Tech

The Science & Technology category explores the breakthroughs, inventions, and discoveries that changed the way the world works. From landmark scientific achievements and space exploration milestones to revolutionary technologies and digital innovations, these stories highlight the moments that pushed humanity forward and reshaped everyday life.

January 15, 2001: Wikipedia Launches, Transforming How the World Accesses Knowledge
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Jan 14

January 15, 2001: Wikipedia Launches, Transforming How the World Accesses Knowledge

On this date, Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger launched Wikipedia as a free online encyclopedia that anyone could edit. What began as a side project to the failing Nupedia quickly grew into the world's largest reference work, with over 60 million articles in more than 300 languages. Despite criticisms about accuracy and bias, Wikipedia has become one of the most visited websites globally and transformed how humanity accesses and shares knowledge.
January 11, 1922: First Human Receives Insulin Injection to Treat Diabetes
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Jan 14

January 11, 1922: First Human Receives Insulin Injection to Treat Diabetes

On this date in 1922, 14-year-old Leonard Thompson became the first person to receive an insulin injection as a treatment for diabetes, transforming the once-fatal disease into a manageable condition and saving countless lives worldwide.
January 11, 1964: U.S. Surgeon General Announces Definitive Link Between Smoking and Cancer
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Jan 14

January 11, 1964: U.S. Surgeon General Announces Definitive Link Between Smoking and Cancer

On this date the U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released a landmark government report establishing a definitive link between cigarette smoking and cancer, marking a turning point in public health history.
January 9, 1972: Los Angeles Lakers' Record 33-Game Winning Streak Ends
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Jan 12

January 9, 1972: Los Angeles Lakers' Record 33-Game Winning Streak Ends

On January 9, 1972, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 120-104, ending the longest winning streak in major professional sports history at 33 games, a record that still stands more than 50 years later.
January 9, 2001: Apple Launches iTunes, Revolutionizing How People Consume Music
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January 9, 2001: Apple Launches iTunes, Revolutionizing How People Consume Music

On January 9, 2001, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced iTunes at Macworld in San Francisco, launching a media player that would revolutionize the way people consumed digital music and set the stage for Apple's transformation into an entertainment powerhouse.