Science and technology in Asia
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Science and technology in Asia is varied depending on the country and time. In the past, the Asian civilizations most notable for their contributions to science and technology were India
, China
and the West Asian civilizations. At present, probably the most notable country in Asia in terms of its technological and scientific achievement is Japan
, which is particularly known for its electronics and automobile products and has numerous electronics and automobile companies. In recent years, China and India have also once again become major contributors to science and technology. Other countries are also notable in other scientific fields such as chemical and physics achievements.
For the science and technology of various Asian countries and civilizations, see:
History of India
The history of India begins with evidence of human activity of Homo sapiens as long as 75,000 years ago, or with earlier hominids including Homo erectus from about 500,000 years ago. The Indus Valley Civilization, which spread and flourished in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent from...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and the West Asian civilizations. At present, probably the most notable country in Asia in terms of its technological and scientific achievement is Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, which is particularly known for its electronics and automobile products and has numerous electronics and automobile companies. In recent years, China and India have also once again become major contributors to science and technology. Other countries are also notable in other scientific fields such as chemical and physics achievements.
For the science and technology of various Asian countries and civilizations, see:
- Science and technology in ChinaHistory of science and technology in ChinaThe history of science and technology in China is both long and rich with many contributions to science and technology. In antiquity, independently of other civilizations, ancient Chinese philosophers made significant advances in science, technology, mathematics, and astronomy...
- Technology of the Song DynastyTechnology of the Song DynastyThe Song Dynasty provided some of the most significant technological advances in Chinese history, many of which came from talented statesmen drafted by the government through imperial examinations....
- Science and technology in the People's Republic of ChinaScience and technology in the People's Republic of ChinaScience and technology in the People's Republic of China has been growing rapidly. As China develops and becomes more connected to the global economy, the government has placed a stronger emphasis on science and technology as an integral part of the socio-economic development of the country...
- Technology of the Song Dynasty
- Science and technology in India
- Science and technology in the Republic of IndiaScience and technology in the Republic of IndiaJawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India , initiated reforms to promote higher education, science, technology in India...
- Science and technology in the Republic of India
- Science and technology in the Islamic world
- Science in medieval Islam
- Muslim Agricultural RevolutionMuslim Agricultural RevolutionThe Arab Agricultural Revolution is a term coined by the historian Andrew Watson in his influential 1974 paper postulating a fundamental transformation in agriculture from the 8th century to the 13th century in the Muslim...
- Inventions of the Islamic Golden Age
- Science and Technology in the Ottoman EmpireScience and Technology in the Ottoman EmpireScience and Technology in the Ottoman Empire covers the topics related to achievements and distinguished events that happened during the existence of the empire. The study of scientific, cultural and intellectual aspects of Ottoman history is a very new area...
- Science and technology in TurkeyScience and technology in TurkeyScience and Technology in Turkey is central planned by TÜBİTAK and in responsibility of universities and research institutes. R&D activities in Turkey show a significant jump in late years.-Modern Turkey:-Institutions:...
- Science and technology in IranScience and technology in IranPersia was a cradle of science in earlier times. Persian scientists contributed to the current understanding of nature, medicine, mathematics, and philosophy. Persians made important contributions to algebra and chemistry, invented the wind-power machine, and the first distillation of alcohol...
- Science and technology in IsraelScience and technology in IsraelScience and technology in Israel is one of the country's most developed sectors. The percentage of Israelis engaged in scientific and technological inquiry, and the amount spent on research and development in relation to gross domestic product , is amongst the highest in the world...
- Science and technology in JapanScience and technology in JapanPresently, science and technology in Japan is mostly focused and prominent in consumer electronics, robotics and the automotive industry.- Electronics :...
- Science and technology in KoreaScience and technology in KoreaLike most other regions in the world, science and technology in Korea has experienced periods of intense growth as well as long periods of stagnation....
- Science and technology in the PhilippinesScience and technology in the PhilippinesFor more on Science and technology in the Philippines, please see the following articles:* University of the Philippines Los Baños* Web accessibility initiatives in the Philippines* MFI Foundation Inc.-External links:* website**...
See also
- Science and technology in AfricaScience and technology in AfricaScience and technology in Africa has a history stretching to the beginning of the human species, stretching back to the first evidence of tool use by hominid ancestors in the areas of Africa where humans are believed to have evolved....
- Science and technology in EuropeScience and technology in EuropeEurope's achievements in science and technology have been significant and research and development efforts form an integral part of the European economy. Europe has been the home of some of the most prominent researchers in various scientific disciplines, notably physics, mathematics, chemistry and...