1945 in science
The year 1945 in science and technology had many significant events, including those listed below.
See also: 1944 in science, other events in 1945, 1946 in science and the list of years in science
Biology
Computer science
- November - Assembly of the world's first general purpose electronic computer, the Electronic Numerical Integrator Analyzer and Computer (ENIAC), is completed. It covers 1800 feet of floor space. The first set of calculations is run on the computer.
Meteorology
- High-altitude west-to-east winds across Pacific, discovered by Japanese in 1942 and by Americans in 1944, are dubbed "jet stream"
Physics
Awards
Deaths