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Applied science
Practical application of scientific knowledge
Appropriate technology
Concept in the philosophy and politics of technology
Innovation
Application of better solutions that meet new requirements, inarticulated needs, or existing market needs
Invention
Novel device, material or technical process
Miniaturization
Trend to manufacture ever smaller products and devices
Problem solving
Generic and ad hoc approach to problem solving
Research and development
General term for activities in connection with corporate or governmental innovation
Scientific instrument
Equipment specifically designed to facilitate the acquisition of scientific data
Technological determinism
Reductionist theory
Technology
Use of knowledge for practical goals
Technology adoption life cycle
Sociological model that describes the adoption or acceptance of a new product or innovation
Technology and society
Overview of the relationship between technology and society
Technology assessment
Research area dealing with trends in science and technology and related social developments
Technology life cycle
Stages of research and development, ascent, maturity, and decline of new technological innovations
Technology transfer
Process of transferring technology from an owner or holder to another