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Nanotech: Yay or nay?

Supporters of nanotechnology predict life-saving research and abundant everyday conveniences; skeptics cite environmental and ethical implications. So who’s right? What exactly is nanotechnology anyway, and how prevalent will it be? All week, NanoBusiness Vice President Aatish Salvi debates the Center for Technology Assessment’s George Kimbrell.

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    Science & Medicine

    Nano-morals

    What are the ethical issues surrounding nanotechnology? Aatish Salvi and George A. Kimbrell conclude their debate.

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    Science & Medicine

    Nano-protecting the public

    How should nanotechnology research and application be regulated, and what agency (if any) should do the regulating? George A. Kimbrell and Aatish Salvi continue their debate.

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    Science & Medicine

    Nanotech, now and later

    What can nanotechnology do right now? What might it do in the future? George A. Kimbrell and Aatish Salvi continue their debate.

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    Science & Medicine

    Nanotech nightmares

    What problems are arising or could arise as a result of nanotechnology? What are the environmental concerns? George A. Kimbrell and Aatish Salvi continue their debate.

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    Science & Medicine

    Nanotech: Yay or nay?

    What is nanotechnology, and what does it encompass? All week, Aatish Salvi and George Kimbrell debate the promises, ethical concerns and applications of nanotechnology.

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