The document discusses the impact of science and technology in several areas: 1) Cooperation in space exploration increased between the US and USSR, with joint missions to the ISS beginning in the late 20th century. 2) Advances in computing led to smaller, more powerful computers replacing large mainframes, and the development of the internet allowing global communication networks. 3) Medical technologies like CAT scans and MRIs along with genetic engineering improved health and medicine, while agriculture saw increased crop yields due to the Green Revolution.