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Nanotechnology
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Environmental Ethics 
 A categorized directory of unannotated links to general environmental ethics Web resources and to sites dealing with such specific issues as genetic engineering, nanotechnology, cloning, resource allocation, animals and vegetarianism, pollution, radiation, global warming, population, indigenous peoples, and teaching about environmental ethics. Compiled by Ron Epstein, a philosophy professor at San Francisco State University. http://online.sfsu.edu/~rone/Environ/Enviroethics.htm Topics: Environment, Ethics, Nutrition & Food Safety, Social Issues, Technology Last updated Jan 18, 2004 Exploring the Nanoworld
"Nano means one billionth. Nanotechnology is the study and design of systems at the nanometer scale -- the scale of atoms and molecules. ... The objective of this website is to introduce you to the tools that let us 'see' atoms, [and] manipulate them." Includes video, lesson plans, and lab manuals on topics such as what is the nanoscale and exploring the nano world with Lego bricks. From the University of Wisconsin, Madison. http://mrsec.wisc.edu/Edetc/ Topics: Technology Last updated Feb 4, 2008 Foresight Institute
The primary focus of this "nonprofit educational organization formed to help prepare society for anticipated advanced technologies" is "molecular nanotechnology: the coming ability to build materials and products with atomic precision." The site features background information on nanotechnology, a newsletter (back to 1987) and other publications, and a discussion board about nanotechnology. Also includes a list of institute events and related links. Searchable. http://www.foresight.org/ Topics: K-12 Education, Technology Last updated Jan 27, 2004 Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies
Background about this research institute whose work focuses on "how technology can make soldiers less vulnerable to enemy and environmental threats. The ultimate goal is to create a 21st century battlesuit that combines high-tech capabilities with light weight and comfort." Provides overviews of research areas, news, and related material about this Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) research center. http://web.mit.edu/isn/ Topics: Military, Technology Last updated Apr 24, 2008 An Inventory of Nanotechnology-Based Consumer Products
"While not comprehensive, this inventory gives the public the best available look at the 500+ manufacturer-identified nanotechnology-based consumer products currently on the market." Search includes options to restrict results by country or categories such as appliances, automotive, or electronics. Site also includes background material about nanotechnology, "the art and science of manipulating matter at the nanoscale ... to create new and unique materials and products." From the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. http://www.nanotechproject.org/inventories/consumer/ Topics: Technology Last updated Feb 3, 2008 NCI Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer
Website for this initiative of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) "encompassing the public and private sectors, designed to accelerate the application of the best capabilities of nanotechnology to cancer." Features questions and answers, fact sheets, background and updates about programs, news, a scientific bibliography, and other material about cancer nanotechnology. http://nano.cancer.gov/ Topics: Cancer, Technology Last updated Sep 23, 2008 Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
ORNL is the Department of Energy's "largest science and energy laboratory." It was "established in 1943 as part of the secret Manhattan Project." The site includes a history of the lab, a database of ORNL publications back to 1985 (many available in full-text), articles from the ORNL Review magazine, news, photos, and information about major research areas such as complex biological systems, energy science, and high performance computing. Searchable. http://www.ornl.gov/ Topics: Energy, Government, Photograph Collections, Science, Technology Last updated Nov 27, 2003 Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies
Publications and other materials from this project "dedicated to helping business, government and the public anticipate and manage possible health and environmental implications of nanotechnology," the "ability to measure, see, manipulate and manufacture things usually between 1 and 100 nanometers." Includes an inventory of consumer products that use nanotechnology, event webcasts, and topical collections. A partnership between the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Pew Charitable Trusts. http://www.nanotechproject.org/ Topics: Technology Last updated May 30, 2007 |
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