Britain has long considered itself a powerhouse for science and technology. It takes pride in being the place where the structure of DNA was discovered, where the jet engine and the steam engine were invented, home to the originator of the web browser and the world's first test tube baby. But Britain hasn't always been able to turn its scientific prowess into profitable enterprise. For example, the country was a computing pioneer but today plays a relatively minor role in the global computer industry.
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