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Guth proposed the inflationary model of the universe.
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Pluto's atmosphere is discovered.
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Mt. St. Helens erupts in Washington.
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Gilbert and Sanger develop techniques for DNA sequencing. (Nobel Prize)
Two scientists by the names of Gilbert and Sanger develop techniques for DNA sequencing. -
US Center for Disease Contol recognizes AIDS.
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IBM introduces its DOS-Based Personal Computer
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Second flight of Columbia proves space shuttle practical
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Solar One begins operation.
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Eli Lilly markets genetically engineered human insulin.
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DeVries implants the first Jarvik-7 artificial heart.
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IBM introduces a PC with a standard hard drive disk.
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NASA Places the first TDRS in orbit.
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The Tevatron Accelerator begins operation.
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Murray and Szostack create first artificial chromosome.
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Artificial sweetener, Aspartame, is approved by the FDA.
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Spacelab 1 is launched.
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Humans and chimps are found to be genetically linked.
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Construction of the Keck Telescope begins.
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Buckminsterfullerene is discovered.
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Tully discovers the Pisces-Cetus Supercluster complex.
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Challenger explodes as it leaves the atmosphere.
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Antarctic Survey Team confims Ozone depletion.
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Miller discovers the oldest known embryo in a dinosaur egg.
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Macs are attacked by the Peace Virus.