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From Quarks to Quasars

Where Does Our Technology Come From? (infographic)

By Jolene Creighton

Published Jun 21, 2015 2:12 PM EDT

Ever wonder how that cell phone in your hand got there? This infographic explains where some of our foundational technology came from.

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Jolene Creighton


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