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World Service,18 Mar 2025,26 mins

Archiving achievement

Tech Life

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A former US Air Force engineer found articles about her were removed from the internet, on US government instructions. She tells us why she wants to archive them for the future. Then, we go inside Africa’s biggest tech market. Plus, the blind astronomer who listens to space. And quantum computers may be on the verge of a breakthrough. We explain why this matters. Tell us about the one bit of tech you use in your life everyday – get in touch by emailing [email protected] or send us a Whatsapp on +44 330 1230 320. Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Imran Rahman-Jones Editor: Monica Soriano (Image: Ex-US Air Force flight test engineer Jessica Peterson in the back seat of a T-38, taking a selfie video as the plane does an upside down roll. Credit: Getty Images)

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