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Cubesat—Series 2
Satellites were once the length of a bus. Now they’re roughly the size of a Beanie Baby.
Factory—Series 2
Have factories been a force for improving the conditions of ordinary workers?
Blockchain—Series 2
Blockchain: a digital technology that some say could become as disruptive as the internet.
Like button—Series 2
Facebook’s ubiquitous 'like' button can reveal a treasure trove of potential insights.
Dwarf Wheat—Series 2
Norman Borlaug averted famine predictions by tinkering with the genetic design of wheat.
Bicycle—Series 2
Has the bicycle had its day? Or is it a technology whose best years lie ahead?
Pencil—Series 2
The pencil claims to be a miracle product of the free market, but is that true?
Recycling—Series 2
The idea recycling is a moral obligation, as well as an economic one, is relatively new.
Spreadsheet—Series 2
The digital spreadsheet: a technology which took the world of accountancy by storm.
Bricks—Series 2
Bricks: used for tens of thousands of years and still such a vital building technology.
