Science 101: Why Do Computers Keep Getting Smaller and Smaller? | NSTA

Science 101: Why Do Computers Keep Getting Smaller and Smaller?

Science and Children—January 2018

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the history of why computers have reduced in size.

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