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Nanotech at Work

Posted by timothy on from the more-nanopants-technology dept.

Rackemup writes: "This article on CNN takes a quick look at some of the areas where nano-technology is being put to work. While nanobots in your bloodstream may be a few years away yet, some companies are already using nano-tech to develop everything from chameleon-like military garments to clear sunscreen (protects like normal sunscreen but looks transparent when you apply it). I wonder how long it'll take them to make me a suit like The Predator..." At this rate of discovery, Gap ads will have nanopants in months ...

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  1. More realistic information by pantaz · · Score: 2, Informative

    Scientific American devoted most of the September issue to nanotechnology. Including specific topics such as medicine, computer circuitry, and nano-scale machines (a.k.a., nanobots)

    http://www.sciam.com/nanotech