2014 Computing & Technology Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 30 Jan Geothermal Energy Exploration Advancement: A new data-mapping tool was developed to improve success rates in geothermal energy exploration drilling, potentially attracting increased investment in sustainable energy projects.
- 27 Mar Medical Breakthrough: 3D-Printed Skull Implantation: Doctors at the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands successfully implanted a 3D-printed skull into a female patient, marking a significant milestone in medical technology and personalized healthcare solutions.
- 01 Apr STAP Stem Cell Research Declared Fraudulent: RIKEN research institute concludes that STAP-based research claiming the ability to create stem cells was fraudulent, marking a significant setback in stem cell research.
- 28 Apr Microsoft Internet Explorer Security Vulnerability: Microsoft announced a critical security flaw in Internet Explorer versions 6-11 that could potentially allow hackers to gain unauthorized user rights and access to customers' computers, posing significant cybersecurity risks.
- 02 Jun Apple Introduces Swift Programming Language: Apple Inc. launches Swift, a powerful and intuitive programming language designed for developing software for OS X and iOS platforms, marking a significant moment in software development technology.
- 19 Jun Amazon Launches First Smartphone: Amazon.com introduced its innovative Fire phone featuring unique interaction technologies like tilt-based device control and a 3D perspective screen. The device included groundbreaking direct-purchase technology allowing users to instantly buy items by pointing at them.
- 05 Aug Japanese Scientist Yoshiki Sasai Commits Suicide: Following the discrediting of some of his experimental stem cell research results, renowned Japanese scientist Yoshiki Sasai tragically took his own life.
- 05 Sep Unmanned Socata TBM900 Flight Incident: A privately owned Socata TBM900 aircraft flew approximately 1,000 miles without a pilot after a suspected cabin depressurization, ultimately crashing 14 miles offshore of northeastern Jamaica.
- 23 Sep 2014 UN Climate Summit held in New York City: The United Nations Climate Summit took place at UN Headquarters in New York City, bringing together over 120 Heads of State and Government, as well as leaders from the private and non-governmental sectors. The summit aimed to catalyze action on climate change and mobilize political will towards a global agreement under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change by 2015. source: enb.iisd.org
- 03 Oct Major cyber attack on financial institutions: On October 3, 2014, a significant cyber attack targeted several financial institutions in the United States, disrupting services and raising concerns about cybersecurity. The attack highlighted vulnerabilities in the financial sector. source: reuters.com
- 14 Dec UN Climate Change Conference in Lima: The 20th Conference of the Parties (COP20) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held in Lima, Peru, from December 1 to 12, 2014. The conference aimed to lay the groundwork for a global climate agreement to be finalized in Paris in 2015, focusing on issues such as emission reduction targets and financial support for developing countries. source: unfccc.int
- 23 Dec Cyber Attack on Korean Nuclear Power Systems: Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power reported a significant cybersecurity breach, with their computer systems being successfully hacked. This incident raised serious concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to digital threats.
- 27 Dec North Korea experiences internet outage: On December 27, 2014, North Korea experienced a significant internet outage, which was speculated to be linked to ongoing tensions with the United States. The outage raised concerns about the country's cybersecurity and infrastructure. source: bbc.com
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