1998 Scientific Discoveries Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 27 Jan Discovery of 37th Mersenne Prime: Roland Clarkson discovered the 37th known Mersenne prime, 2^3021377-1, a significant milestone in mathematical research. This prime number represents an important contribution to number theory and computational mathematics.
- 13 Mar Groundbreaking astronomical discovery: universe's accelerating expansion: On March 13, 1998, astronomers announced evidence that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate, a finding that reshaped our understanding of cosmology. This discovery was pivotal in the study of dark energy. source: nasa.gov
- 02 Jun CIH computer virus discovery: The CIH computer virus, also known as the Chernobyl virus, was discovered on June 2, 1998. It was notable for its ability to overwrite critical system files and cause significant damage to infected computers, raising awareness about cybersecurity threats. source: bbc.com
- 27 Sep Google's founding: On September 27, 1998, Larry Page and Sergey Brin officially founded Google, a search engine that would revolutionize the internet. source: en.wikipedia.org
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