While the world's superpowers competed for "firsts" in space, as well as military might, space-age research and inventions surged into everyday life. Satellites beamed phone calls and television programs around the worlds, lasers performed cutting-edge medical procedures, and plastics and artificial fibers became exciting new fashions and nonstick frying pans.
"Describes the scientific discoveries and technological innovations made during the 1960s, including human space exploration, satellites, plastics, and lasers."
"Examines the advances in science and technology made in the 1960s in the areas of manned space travel, genetic science, transplant surgery, high-spped electric trains and plastics. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary."
"While the world's superpowers competed for "firsts" in space, as well as military might, space-age research and inventions surged into everyday life. Satellites beamed phone calls and television programs around the worlds, lasers performed cutting-edge medical procedures, and plastics and artificial fibers became exciting new fashions and nonstick frying pans."@en
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