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National Nanotechnology Initiative: Nanotechnology: Big Things From a Tiny World ActivityNational Nanotechnology Initiative: Nanotechnology: Big Things From a Tiny World Activity
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National Nanotechnology Initiative: Nanotechnology: Big Things From a Tiny World

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Twelve-page illustrated brochure describes what nanotechnology is in terms that nonscientists can understand. Discusses nanometers, nanoscale, and the kinds of nanotechnology-related innovations that are now available. Also discusses the promise that nanotechnology holds for solving problems associated with nonrenewable sources of energy, lack of clean water, illness, and many similar challenges.

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innovation, nanotechnology

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nanoscale, nanoscience, scientific innovation, technological innovation, nanometer

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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