Gareth Mitchell

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How do computer-controlled firework displays work? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How do computer-controlled firework displays work?

Why is the bowl of the radio telescope painted white? © iStock

Everyday science

Why is the bowl of the radio telescope painted white?

How disposable are disposable cameras? © iStock

Future Technology

How disposable are disposable cameras?

Is there a height limit that skyscrapers can be built to? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Is there a height limit that skyscrapers can be built to?

What is the most secure method of long distance communication? © Getty Images

Everyday science

What is the most secure method of long-distance communication?

Are we about to run out of IP addresses? © iStock

Future Technology

Are we about to run out of IP addresses?

What is the smallest measurement of time? © Getty Images

Everyday science

What is the smallest measurement of time?

How many extrasolar planets do we know about? © Getty Images

How many extrasolar planets do we know about?

What’s the difference between an autogyro and a helicopter? © Getty Images

Future Technology

What’s the difference between an autogyro and a helicopter?

How do hubless wheels work? © Getty Images

Future Technology

How do hubless wheels work?

Everyday science

How do slot machines detect counterfeit coins?

How is curved glass made? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How is curved glass made?

Why do clocks go clockwise? © iStock

Everyday science

Why do clocks go clockwise?

Why are UK plugs different? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Why are UK plugs different?

How do aircraft pilots calculate wind drift to maintain an accurate course? © Getty Images

How do aircraft pilots calculate wind drift to maintain an accurate course?