From protocols to language: technology is by no means a recent invention
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Technological innovations are not new, as prehistoric people had to innovate in order to survive. Examples of such innovations are described.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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Bandwidth galore
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The development of more advanced submerged fiber optic systems has been fast accelerating over the years. Experts are probing the use of all-optical light amplifiers with the system, in addition to the fiber optic link between England and Asia to be started before the end of 1997.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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Mound and crater
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Earth mounds are impressive whether they are naturally built or built by humans. These include the 1,200 year old tumulus or earth mound of Prince Krak, the builder of Krakow. Native Americans built the Great Serpent of Ohio, an earthwork considered the largest effigy of a serpent in the world.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
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