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Scientists Scan Striking Nanoscale Images

Posted by Zonk on from the small-sights-big-thrills dept.

BotnetZombie writes "Wired has up an article/gallery with very impressive images from the nanoworlds around us, and little stories for each picture. Besides giving an inspiring insight into the world of very little things, images of this kind can help scientists in many fields get a better handle on their subjects."

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  1. pictures are all well and good by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    but was does it smell like?

  2. Re:huhuhuh... by Basehart · · Score: 4, Funny

    "images of this kind can help scientists in many fields get a better handle on their subjects"

    Say no more!

  3. Re:Woot by QuantumG · · Score: 5, Funny

    http://xkcd.com/331/

    Perhaps this will help.

    --
    How we know is more important than what we know.
  4. printing by HeavensFire · · Score: 5, Funny

    FTA - "Yang is currently working on the development of a nanoscale printing press."

    and 'fine print' writers rejoice.

  5. meh by radimvice · · Score: 4, Funny

    personally, i don't think it's that big of a deal...