Added: Jul 27, 2010
From: SidewaysFilmLtd
Duration: 1:37
Within the past 20 years, the development of tools to manipulate atoms and molecules gave scientists a great power to create new materials with unusual properties, atom-by-atom. This new field is called Nanotechnology. Sensationalized through science fiction and the media, Nanotechnology is often misunderstood by the general public. Will nano-sized robots perform molecular surgeries? Will self-replicating nanostructures help clean the environment or destroy the planet? Nanotechnology has the potential for both Utopian and Doomsday scenario's as the possibilities are close to unimaginable. Representing the merging of Physics, Biology and Chemistry, the Nanosciences are already making great leaps, despite being a relatively young area of research. N is for Nanotechnology explores the hypes, hopes and facts of this fascinating field as seen through the eyes of award-winning scientists, industry leaders and writers. "As Spiderman taught us, with great power comes great responsibility, and nanotechnology is about great power." Robert J. Sawyer, Writer
Channel: Film
Tags: nanotechnology science future doomsday utopia documentary sideways physics chemistry biology environment health disease
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