Article: On a small, small scale

MARYVILLE, Mo. - The scientists aren't wearing white coats, and the word "cool" is thrown around almost as much as "isotope" or "electron."

It's not your typical academic lingo, but the idea of machines the size of specks of dust makes "cool" a new edition to the science lexicon.

Nanotechnology is quickly becoming the new buzz word in physics classes and laboratories because of the almost endless list of possible applications. From health care to space exploration, the relatively new field is turning the world of science upside down.

Nanoscience is basically the study of matter at a molecular level. Nanotechnology uses the lessons of nanoscience to manipulate matter and construct devices ...

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