Discoveries and technologies
Across
- 2. A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.
- 5. Pertaining to an organism that contains genes from another species.
- 6. An integrated circuit that contains the functions of a central processing unit of a computer.
- 10. An artificial object placed in orbit around a celestial body.
- 11. A display screen that is sensitive to touch, allowing the user to interact with it by touching areas on the screen.
- 15. A form of electromagnetic radiation used for medical imaging.
- 17. An electronic device capable of performing arithmetic or logical operations.
- 18. An instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.
- 19. An instrument used to observe distant objects
- 20. The first antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming.
- 21. The molecule that carries genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known organisms.
- 23. A system for transmitting visual images and sound over a distance.
- 25. The emission of ionizing radiation or particles
- 26. A system for transmitting messages over long distances using coded signals.
- 28. A set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations.
- 29. A synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers.
- 30. Global Positioning System, a satellite-based navigation system.
Down
- 1. A semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals.
- 3. A global network of interconnected computers.
- 4. The manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.
- 7. An engine that uses the expansion or rapid condensation of steam to generate power.
- 8. A device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation.
- 9. A material with electrical conductivity intermediate to that of a conductor and an insulator.
- 12. A tiny wafer of semiconducting material used to make an integrated circuit.
- 13. The manipulation of matter on an atomic, molecular, and supramolecular scale.
- 14. A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically.
- 16. A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against diseases.
- 22. A power-saw using a toothed or abrasive disc rotating on a vertical or horizontal axis.
- 24. The transmission of light through optical fibers for communication or signaling.
- 27. Power generated from the energy of falling or fast-running water.