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- ships which made the best possible use of rare timber and metals, <br> | - ships which made the best possible use of rare timber and metals, <br> | ||
- technology for navigation and cartography, <br> | - technology for navigation and cartography, <br> | ||
- portability | - portability, durability (water-proofing?), replaceability and recyclability as features in item development.<br> | ||
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Other scholars dispute this, pointing out that on many worlds species which develop in warm, welcoming tropical climates have the least pressure to evolve, as food resources are more plentiful and basic shelter is less urgent. Academics agree, at least, that in this case expertise in shipbuilding has translated into expertise in space vessel design and construction.<br> | Other scholars dispute this, pointing out that on many worlds species which develop in warm, welcoming tropical climates have the least pressure to evolve, as food resources are more plentiful and basic shelter is less urgent. Academics agree, at least, that in this case expertise in shipbuilding has translated into expertise in space vessel design and construction.<br> | ||