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150: The Almagest of Ptolemy contains evidence of the Hellenistic zero. Unlike the earlier Babylonian zero, the Hellenistic zero could be used alone, or at the end of a number. However, it was usually used in the fractional part of a numeral, and was not regarded as a true arithmetical number itself.
Canadienne cattle – the only breed of dairy cattle developed in Canada; Cymric cat – The Cymric is a muscular, compact, medium-to-large cat that weighs between 3.2 to 5.9 kg (7 to 13 lb), and Canada claims to have developed the long-haired variant; Canadian Arcott – a breed of domestic sheep native to Canada
0s: 1st century in science; 100s: 2nd century in science; 200s: 3rd century in science; 300s: 4th century in science; 400s: 5th century in science; 500s: 6th century in science; 600s: 7th century in science; 700s: 8th century in science; 800s: 9th century in science; 900s: 10th century in science; 1000s: 11th century in science; 1100s: 12th ...
The arrival of the Europeans provided a new impetus for innovation and invention. The first metal works, Les Forges de St. Maurice, developed metal products for colonial use. Along with the Royal Dockyards of 1666 and 1746 in Quebec City, they constituted the first groups of skilled industrial labourers working in teams to solve the problems related to the construction of complex struc
This is a list of years in Canada. Prehistory to 1 BC; 1st millennium; 1000s (11th century) 1100s (12th century) 1200s (13th century) 1300s (14th century) 1400s (15th ...
To preserve continuity, the development of steam, in the early and later years, is therefore considered within the "Steam Age". Technology is a major cultural determinant, no less important in shaping human lives than philosophy, religion, social organization, or political systems. In the broadest sense, these forces are also aspects of technology.
To preserve continuity, the development of steam, in the early and later years, is therefore considered within the "Steam Age". Technology is a major cultural determinant, no less important in shaping human lives than philosophy, religion, social organization, or political systems. In the broadest sense, these forces are also aspects of technology.
This is a list of science fiction and fantasy artists, notable and well-known 20th- and 21st-century artists who have created book covers or interior illustrations for books, or who have had their own books or comic books of fantastic art with science fiction or fantasy themes published. Artists known exclusively for their work in comic books ...