What is nanotechnology?

A short introduction to nanotechnology, and why you should care about it.

The video dives into materials science and advanced materials, and looks at how designing and engineering substances from the atoms they're made of upward allows novel properties to be developed and used. It also looks at responsible innovation when it comes to grappling with the benefits as well as the health and environmental risks of nanoparticles and nanomaterials.

#nanotechnology #safety #risk #nano

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This video was developed as part of the NSF-funded Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT), under NSF Award Number EEC-1449500. It was produced in collaboration with Claire Cook.

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[shuaibsalim]

"Where did this come from?"


"It's Nanotechnology you liked it"

[kevs]

"Dude, you're embarassing me in front of the wizards"

[nomadnoparty]

Guess iam the only one here trying to discover what my future job should be and not because of ironman

[uozdwit]

If you knew nanotech before tony mentioned it you deserve a veterans discount

[JesusChristDenton_]

Sarif was right about one thing. It's in our nature to want to rise above our limits. Think about it. We were cold, so we harnessed fire. We were weak, so we invented tools. Every time we met an obstacle, we used creativity and ingenuity to overcome it. The cycle is inevitable... but will the outcome always be good? I guess that will depend on how we approach it. These past few months, I was challenged many times, but more often than not, didn't I try to keep morality in mind, knowing that my actions didn't have to harm others? Time and time again, didn't I resist the urge to abuse power and resources simply to achieve my goals more swiftly? In the past, we've had to compensate for weaknesses, finding quick solutions that only benefit a few. But what if we never need to feel weak or morally conflicted again? What if the path Sarif wants us to take enables us to hold on to higher values with more stability? One thing is obvious. For the first time in history, we have a chance to steal fire from the gods. To turn away from it now - to stop pursing a future in which technology and biology combine, leading to the promise of a Singularity - would mean to deny the very essence of who we are. No doubt the road to get there will be bumpy, hurting some people along the way. But won't achieving the dream be worth it? We can become the gods we've always been striving to be. We might as well get good at it.

- Deus Ex Human Revolution

[andyball]

This is a fantastic explanation of what nanotechnology actually is! Most videos just explain what it does or how it can be used. It's quick and to the point, and I really liked the animation and the audio too. I only wish it also explained how scientists have become to good at creating this nanotechnology. What do they use to build/alter these molecules?

[amandam]

This video explains nanotechnology so well! You just saved my science grade, thank you for the great video!

[malisaahhh]

others: iron man's suit brought me here

me: my science teacher brought me here

[ChristianApologeticsTruther]

I’m sitting here with a toilet paper roll in my hand mind blown. Think of the possibilities.

[seanmarquez]

Thumbs up if you are here after watching infinity war and seeing tony's mark 50 !!!

[catsniper]

2017: wow that great thank u
2022: NANOMACHINES SON!

[nicholasmarshall]

I read all your research on nanotechnology, really brilliant.

[nikolaidreyer]

Thanks for the video, It contains 676 words. I am going to use it for my English oral exam tomorrow. I will keep you posted on my grades!

[tadiwosadane]

Very clear Explanation, been browsing youtube for an hour.
Thank you

[orrcee]

"Where'd that come from?"
"Its Nanotech you like it?"

[marksims]

Really great videos
With great power , also comes great responsibility

[clydez]

Cant wait to see a nanotech that can boost human strenght

[dragonmastertheedgeking]

I've heard they harden in response to physical trauma

[sfclancyphd]

Nicely done, as always. Regarding the evaluation of the technology, the concepts of benefits, unintended consequences and intentional misuse should be applicable to any technology. Do you agree? Are there things that are unique to nanotech that are not applicable to other technologies?

[mattymufinance]

great stuff! very simple and understanding content for any ages.