nano

Big things can come in very little packages.

Take the term nano, for example. At its most basic, the term nano refers to very small things. But the rise of nano technology has been responsible for some very “big” breakthroughs over the last few years. This is why the word “nano” has become synonymous with cutting edge science. Nano technology makes the impossible become possible.

The miniscule nano world is used every day for things that range from the simple to the complex. For example, special nano coatings have been developed which repel dirt, and bring many benefits for those who can’t use harmful cleaning chemicals.

Mobile phones also use nano components and elements. Cellular phones have gotten substantially smaller in recent years, while becoming more effective and allowing for more features. It seems everything these days is being engineered on a miniature scale.

Nanoparticles are used in medical science to detect and treat diseases early, leading to improved survival rates. Nano concepts and techniques are also used in hospitals to prevent infections and diseases from spreading, and in medical devices that work better and are smaller and less invasive.

You’ll find bloggers discussing nano concepts, techniques, and breakthroughs on sites like Responsible Nanotechnology and Nanotechnology Today.

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• Habey USA Introduces EMB-3500 ARM-based Nano-ITX Motherboard

  
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  Habey USA announced their EMB-3500 ARM based Nano-ITX motherboard. The new embedded board features 13 COM ports, USB ports, multiple video output options, SATA port, SD card slot and 4GB onboard NAND storage. The Habey EMB-3500 replaces the MITX-6500 board at half the size with the same number of COM ports. The ...
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• Tata Provides You the Opportunity to Go ‘Fukra’ in the Nano Art Car

  
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• Tata Motors goes slow on assembly plant at Thailand

  
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• Superior Car Charger with Lightning Adapter & USB Port Made for iPhone 5, iPad Mini, iPad 4th Gen, iPod Touch 5th Gen, iPod Nano 7th Gen

  
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• Future Fab International Teams Up With SUNY NanoColleges Global 450 Wafer Consortium To Promote 450mm Wafer Processing

  
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• The Times Transplantation Building by nano Architects

  
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• The Secret Communication of Plants – Sensing a ‘Good Neighbor’ From A Bad One

  
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• The Kehs to Running: Running Accessories

  
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• NANO Fiction Prize for Short Fiction

  
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  Many WITS writers teach the art of flash fiction or nano fiction because the genre encourages students to be concise and thoughtful. The Fifth Annual NANO Prize is accepting entries of 300 words or less and awarding $500 to the first-place winner! All entrants will receive a one year subscription to  NANO Fiction ...
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