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The year 1945 in science and technology had many significant events, including those listed below.

Biology


Computer science


  • November - Assembly of the world's first general purpose electronic computer, the Electronic Numerical Integrator Analyzer and Computer (ENIAC), is completed. It covers 1800 feet of floor space. The first set of calculations is run on the computer.

Meteorology


  • High-altitude west-to-east winds across Pacific, discovered by Japanese in 1942 and by Americans in 1944, are dubbed "jet stream"

Physics


Awards


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Deaths


1945 | 1940s in science

 

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