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November 01, 2016

How nanoscience will improve our health and lives in the coming years
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 01, 2016
Nanoscience research involves molecules that are only 1/100th the size of cancer cells and that have the potential to profoundly improve the quality of our health and our lives. Now nine prominent nanoscientists look ahead to what we can expect in the coming decade, and conclude that nanoscience is poised to make important contributions in many areas, including health care, electronics, energy, food and water. Significant progress has already been made in nanomaterials, report authors Paul Weiss, ... read more

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