Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Nano Tech Soon to be Biological Tech!

It's interesting how today we have taken huge strides in the advances of Nano technology. But, will the integration of human and technology prove to be a bumpy ride? Watch this clip from the history channel.

Monday, May 4, 2009

Smaller Machine helps make smaller measurements

As technology continues to shrink in size there ever increasingly needs to be a way to accurately measure said technology. Such a feat was thought to be extremely difficult until a entrepreneur couple from South Carolina developed a machine that does just that. The machine itself is excessively small and allows scientist to accuratly measure in the nanoscale. The full actricle can be found here:
http://www.ncnanotechnology.com/public/features/small-technology.asp

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Nanotechnology Helps treat cancer

Nanoparticles are being use in exciting and new ways to treat cancers.

One way using "Gold" Nanoparticles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyhxRIvw_cY&feature=related

And another method using Magnetic Nanopaticles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUh1gHG2jns&feature=related

Nanotechnology helps doctors identify and treat Disease

Another use that is being developed for nanotechnology is the ability for doctors to actually make cures on the genetic level which will enable them to identify and treat a variety of diseases.
Full video found here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jqQxuVncmc