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1980s in science and technology
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This article is a summary of the 1980s in science and technology.
The Rings of Neptune were first discovered in 1984. The Voyager 2 spacecraft provided images of them in 1989.
4769 Castalia was discovered in 1989. It became the first asteroid to be viewed through radar imaging.
The first exoplanet is discovered in 1988, though it was not confirmed until much later.
Genetic engineering timeline
1983
Kary Mullis revolutionized molecular biology with his invention of the polymerase chain reaction, which required only a test tube, some reagents, a DNA template, and a source of heat.
1986
April – The first child produced from a gestational surrogacy is born. This is the first time in history that a child has been born to somebody who is not their biological mother.
1989
May 22 – The first gene transfer experiment in humans takes place, leading to full-fledged gene therapy trials by September 1990.
The gene responsible for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator was discovered. Mutations of the gene are considered causes of cystic fibrosis.
The kakapo, a bird species of New Zealand, was termed a threatened species. The Department of Conservation started an endangered species recovery plan for the kakapo in 1989.
The K-T extinction event, when dinosaurs became extinct, was shown to be linked to excess iridium in the boundary layer, which implied that the cause was a massive meteor strike.
Timeline of computing 1980–89
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.
Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet software launched.
1984
The Apple Macintosh is released.
FidoNet begins.
1985
The first domain names are registered on the Internet.
Windows 1.0 debuts.
1986
The TCP/IP-based NSFNET, the forerunner to the Internet, begins construction.
1987
The first popular hypermedia software, HyperCard is released by Apple.
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