Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology refers to the scientific study of and engineering with particles at the molecular and atomic scale, wherin "nano" refers to particles that equal 1 billionth of a meter in size. Nanotechnology involves three related areas of inquiry: 1) the study of how the properties of elements change at very small scale, 2) the development of technologies to improve health, the environment, and production efficiency for a wide array of applications, and 3) the development of nanomachines ("microbots") that build and reproduce nanotechnologies. Nanotechnology offers great promise for improving human well-being. In the wrong hands, however, it might be the mechanism by which a small rouge group could destroy all humanity.

The following links are to web pages regarding this emerging controversial issue.

Information about Nanotechnology

Wikipedia: Nanotechnology.
National Nanotechnology Initiative.
Nanotechnology.
FDA: Nanotechnology.
EPA: Nanotechnology.

Controversy about Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology and Its Dangers
Nanotechnology Takes a Giant Step Down!
Center for Responsible Nanotechnology
Organic Consumers Association.
Nanotechnology Faces Moral Opposition in the U.S.
Gulf Spill Solution? Or New Hazard?
Scientists Oppose Use of Nanoparticles to Help Clean the Gulf Oil Spill.
Response Letter.