The discovery of dark matter and dark energy. Dark matter and dark energy are two mysterious substances that make up most of the universe.
The development of gene editing technologies. Gene editing technologies, such as CRISPR-Cas9, allow scientists to make precise changes to DNA.
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The discovery of exoplanets. Exoplanets are planets that orbit other stars. Thousands of exoplanets have been discovered in recent years, including some that may be habitable.
The development of medical imaging. Medical imaging techniques, such as X-rays, MRI, and CT scans, allow doctors to see inside the body without surgery.
The development of vaccines. Vaccines are biological preparations that protect people from infectious diseases.
The discovery of antibiotics. Antibiotics are drugs that kill bacteria and have saved millions of lives since their discovery in the early 20th century.
The quantum theory. The quantum theory is a set of theories that describe the behavior of matter at the atomic and subatomic level.
The theory of relativity. Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, published in 1915, revolutionized our understanding of gravity and space-time. gravity and space-time.
The theory of evolution. Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, first published in 1859, explains how living things change over time and how new species arise.
The structure of DNA. This discovery, made by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953, revolutionized our understanding of life and has led to countless advances in medicine and biology.