In 1989, a group of scientists led by Don Eigler astounded the world by using just a few atoms—thirty-five in all—to spell out I-B-M. This simple demonstration of moving atoms would become an icon for nanotechnology. The real challenge of moving individual atoms is that everyday objects are so big compared to an atom.
It is stronger than steel and taller than the Empire State Building (well relatively speaking). It was discovered in a pile of black crud, not exactly by accident but pretty close. What are these things? Carbon nanotubes and they were discovered in 1991 by scientists ... Read More...
Ever wonder how a computer works? If you were to take apart your computer and look inside there would be a lot of electronic parts including something called a microprocessor or as it’s commonly called, a chip. Inside of that chip are lots and lots of ... Read More...