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How did the transistor change the world?

The transistor, built at Bell Labs in 1947, replaced bulky vacuum tubes with small, reliable, low-power switches and amplifiers, enabling modern computers and electronics.

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How does a touchscreen detect your finger?

Most modern touchscreens sense your finger electrically. A grid of transparent electrodes detects the small change your conductive body causes, and a fast controller turns it into a position.

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