Northwestern University is hosting two nanotechnology town hall meetings

December 14, 2007

There is a new industrial revolution under way, but it may be hard to see. It’s nanotechnology — science, technology and engineering that happens on the nanoscale. (A nanometer is one billionth of a meter — in other words, very tiny.) Nanoparticles have been used to improve sunscreens, khaki pants, food containers and bandages for wounds. The technology promises to have a huge impact on much more significant areas, such as medicine, energy and electronics. (Nanowerk)