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Nanotechnology Primer

Confused? Don’t worry! Here’s some basic information on what you need to know about nanotechnology. These articles will give you a general overview and bring you through the A-B-C’s of nanotechnology to get you started on your scientific journey. Sit back and enjoy~!


What is Nanotechnology?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Lynn Charles Rathbun

In order to understand nanotechnology, first you should know that it’s a big word for some mighty small stuff. In fact, “small” as we know it doesn’t even come close to being small enough. Let’s learn some things about the first part of the word. "Nano" ... Read More...

How Big is a Nanometer?

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Lynn Charles Rathbun

The nanometer is a unit of measure - just like inches, feet, and miles. A nanometer is a one-billionth of a meter, and used to measure things that are very, very small. Shaquille O’Neal, a very tall basketball player, is 2,160,000,000 nanometers tall! A nanometer is ... Read More...

The Four Commandments

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Lynn Charles Rathbun

The four important things to know about nanotechnology So nanotechnology is new and cool and there are zillions of things to read about it. But what is really important to know before trying to figure out what all this nanotechnology stuff is about? Well first... Nanotechnology is ... Read More...

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