The Ninth Annual Best of What's New: the year's 100 greatest achievements in science & technology

Article Abstract:

Popular Science magazine showcases the 100 most innovative products and greatest achievements for the year 1996. These include an ergonomically designed laptop, reflective apparel, an all-plastic battery and the creation of antimatter.

Achievements and awards, Technology, Discovery and exploration, Technological innovations, Science, Popular Science (Periodical)

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The village green

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Many real estate developers are applying environmental principles in the design of new housing communities. These communities, which include EcoVillage in Ithaca, NY, are totally friendly to the landscape and very energy efficient.

Environmental aspects, Community, Villages

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Dinosaurs: motherly love

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A 75-million-year-old fossil embryo of the dinosaur Oviraptor was found in its half-disintegrated shell in Ukhaa Tolgod, Mongolia. The arrangement of the egg with other eggs in a nest suggest that Oviraptors nurtured their young.

Research, Analysis, Saurischia, Saurischians, Eggs, Fossil, Fossil eggs

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