Traces the history of various scientific instruments and forms of measurement, from systems of weights and measures to high-tech instruments for measurement, navigation and cartography, and more.
Traces the history of developments in manufacturing and industry, including the metals, chemical and plastic, and clothing and textile industries. Discusses the impact of mechanization and computerization on industry.
Traces the history of inventions in medicine and relating to health, including drug advancements, diagnostic and testing equipment, surgery, advancements in reproductive technologies and genetics, and more.