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Nanotechnology Harnesses the Power of Light
madirish2600 writes "There's a Washington Post story running about some German scientists who have used light to create a nanotechnology spring. 'Scientists have for the first time used the power of light to create mechanical energy for a microdevice, making a single molecule of plastic drive a tiny machine.'"
Azobenzene is known for its kinkiness. That made me laugh. After reading the article, I was thinking, "go go gadget" and some Maxwell Smart type things. Or maybe a fiber-optically powered hamster wheel? Is anyone else, at mention of nanotechnology, immediately reminded of MST3k? Speaking of Nanites, how about that one guy on techTV, that does the "Call for Help" segment? He reminds me of a nanite from MST3k every time I see him.
If you can read this, you are most likely close enough.
an ensey-weensy Slinky.
"look, it's walking!"
"I can't see anything..."
You catch enchiladas by picking them up behind the head and holding them underwater until they don't kick anymore -VeGas
Sure this whole tiny engine thing is good but I just want to know when this nano-technology is going to make ALL women as hot as 7 OF 9
Like shockabsorbers for nanocars.
Retractable ball-point nanopens.
And perhaps the best, what rolls down nanostairs, alone or in pairs, the nanoslinky.
Okay, so now we got the motors, the gears. Now all we need are the wheels, a good nanostereo system and GM can sell cars to bacteria.
These things are all very interesting, but has anyone managed to do anything of use with them?
IANAL, but I've seen actors play them on TV