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Encyclopedia > 1874 in science

The year 1874 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

Contents
1 Chemistry
2 Technology
3 Awards
4 Births
5 Deaths

Chemistry

Technology

Awards

Births

Deaths



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Science Fiction - MSN Encarta (889 words)
Science and technology began appearing as a subject of fiction in the 19th century.
Wells began to write stories with science themes in 1894, demonstrating more interest in biology and evolution than in other sciences, and more concern about the social consequences of invention than about the accuracy of the invention itself.
Most early science fiction was published in magazines and aimed at a readership of boys and young men.
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