Macro Concerns in a Nano World

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At 10,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair, you can't see nanoparticles, but you can find them in everyday products like sunscreen and clothing. But environmental and health concerns are mounting about exposure to nanomaterials, sparking a growing debate about their possible regulation. QUEST looks further into nanotechnology, as this rapidly expanding field begins to play a larger part in our lives.

Duration: 9:42
Original Air Date: Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008
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Nanotechnology Takes Off Educator Guide

From Lawrence Berkeley National Labs to Silicon Valley, researchers are manipulating particles at the atomic level, ushering in potential cures for cancer, clothes that don't stain, and solar panels as thick as a sheet of paper. Use this educator guide to find new ways of exploring size and scale with your students.
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