Technology and its Effects on the Modern World
How did the Internet transform scientific research?
Researchers everywhere began to collaborate and share data.
Industry has lowered its labor costs through
advances in robotics.
E-mail, texting, and social media have largely replaced
handwritten letters.
Recent breakthroughs in medical research have
improved understanding of genetic diseases.
When did Americans begin using computers in their homes and small businesses?
in the 1980s
One benefit of genetic modification in agriculture is
natural resistance to pests.
Which new technology keeps civilians safer during war?
smart weapons
Genetic modification of food crops is considered controversial because
some people worry it will negatively impact human health.
The development of the Internet can be traced back to
the ARPANET.
As a result of the Internet, people today
use more mobile devices.