2004 in science

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The year 2004 in science and technology involved some significant events.dranmo

Contents

Anthropology

Astronomy

Biology

Computing

Earth sciences

Mathematics

Paleontology

Philosophy

Physics

Technology

Space exploration

Awards

Appointments

Deaths

References

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