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Nebulas are the strange structures of cosmic gas and dust where stars are born and die. New discoveries reveal the secrets of these mysterious places.

More everyday items go under the microscope with a look at how objects such as lace and unicycle wheel hubs are made.

More everyday items go the microscope. How are external hard drives, Thai rice boxes and paper towels made.

More everyday items go under the microscope with a look at how objects such as tea, artificial flowers and alloy wheels are made.

More everyday items go under the microscope with a look at how objects from gel caps to frozen pancakes are made.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how paper umbrellas, coal, aircraft seats and urns are made.

More everyday items go under the microscope with a look at how objects including aluminium canoes, wood bowls and marimbas are made.

More everyday items go under the microscope. How are objects including Marseille soap and Laguiole pocket knives made.

More everyday items go under the microscope. How are objects including bamboo ceramic lights and asphalt compactors made.

More everyday items go under the microscope. How are objects including asphalt pavers, and Basque espadrilles made.

More everyday items go under the microscope. What are the production processes behind common objects including wood panel canvases and shoelaces.

How do they produce a million tonnes of stainless steel? How do they keep cash safe with an uncrackable lock? How do they make traditional Indian sugar.

How do they harvest three thousand tonnes a year of the world's weirdest seafood delicacy? Plus, how do they protect water polo players from injury.