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National Academies nanotechnology report calls for experimentation toward molecular manufacturing

The long-awaited report on the U.S. NNI from the National Academies’ National Research Council has just been issued. For Foresight, the most important part is the review of molecular self-assembly and molecular manufacturing. Here’s the short form: Molecular Assembly: Self-assembly for the manufacturing of simple devices and materials is feasible, but because the probability of… Continue reading National Academies nanotechnology report calls for experimentation toward molecular manufacturing

Nanotechnology desktop factories timing debated

I remember when the most popular timing estimate for molecular manufacturing was “huh?” Next it was “never”. Then “centuries”. Here’s where we are today, as reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corp.: Dr Peter Binks of Nanotechnology Victoria, a sponsor for Treder’s tour, says his organisation does not “yet buy into the idea” of the desktop… Continue reading Nanotechnology desktop factories timing debated

Surprisingly, nanotechnology multimedia actually looks useful

We at Foresight see a lot of nanotech websites and books of limited usefulness, to put it nicely. For quite a while I’ve been getting ads for an online multimedia library on nanotechnology from Nanopolis, and ignoring them. Now for the first I dug around in their website a bit and am pleased to be… Continue reading Surprisingly, nanotechnology multimedia actually looks useful

Fun little movie on green nanotechnology

The Woodrow Wilson Center Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies has a cute short (8:25) movie posted in which Bethany Maynard interviews her dad Dr. Andrew Maynard and Dr. Barbara Karn on nanotech. Worth showing to kids, and even adults may enjoy it. The best part is when Bethany and her brother Alex apply mustard to her… Continue reading Fun little movie on green nanotechnology

Nanotechnology particle paint kills drug-resistant bacteria

The Australian site InfoLink brings word of a new nanotech product from Australia-based company Nanovations: a silver nanoparticle-based paint which will kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The product is meant for hospitals and other facilities that have serious problems with infections caused by such bacteria. (Credit: Meridian) One problem not mentioned in the story is disposal and… Continue reading Nanotechnology particle paint kills drug-resistant bacteria

Asia likely to lead in longer-term nanotechnology manufacturing

The Korea Herald carries a story on a forum in Korea on “Revolutionary Advanced Technology and Future Urbanism”. Researcher Eric Drexler explained the goals of nanotech software firm Nanorex and his views of US/Asia competition in productive nanosystems: Nanorex is still developing products that are expected to be available later this year…The idea is to… Continue reading Asia likely to lead in longer-term nanotechnology manufacturing

National security implications of long-term nanotechnology

The U.S. Navy’s Thomas Vandermolen looks at defense aspects of advanced nanotech in a footnoted paper over at Nanotechnology Now. He argues against a do-nothing strategy: Given MNT’s tremendous potential for both peaceful and violent applications, controlling it with a “do nothing” strategy is analogous to providing nuclear reactors to every country under the assumption… Continue reading National security implications of long-term nanotechnology

Advice for 5-to-10 year nanotechnology investors

Phil McCallister warns over at SeekingAlpha that some investors fall for nanotech hype: owever, investors have been burned (charred to a crisp actually) by the big Nanotech hype back in January of 2004. Remember that? George W. Bush signed the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act in 2003, and continued mentioning nanotech throughout the… Continue reading Advice for 5-to-10 year nanotechnology investors

South Korea to assist North Korea on nanotechnology

From The Chosun Ilbo we learn of a new collaborative effort on nanotechnology between South Korea and…North Korea: South and North Korean scholars are holding a conference on nanotechnology in the North’s Mt. Kumgang resort. For three days from Monday, participants will exchange results of their research and discuss ways to cooperate in improving education… Continue reading South Korea to assist North Korea on nanotechnology

Key to national success in nanotechnology: Integrated development

Nanostart Investments based in Germany has an interview with Eric Drexler in Issue 3 of their NanoStart! magazine (PDF). One topic addressed is how nations compare and how they can succeed as nanotech goes forward. In Q&A format, here’s an excerpt: Are there any major differences between continents and single countries with regard to progress… Continue reading Key to national success in nanotechnology: Integrated development

Gaming the Future: The Book!

Category: Opinion

National Academies nanotechnology report calls for experimentation toward molecular manufacturing

Nanotechnology desktop factories timing debated

Surprisingly, nanotechnology multimedia actually looks useful

Fun little movie on green nanotechnology

Nanotechnology particle paint kills drug-resistant bacteria

Asia likely to lead in longer-term nanotechnology manufacturing

National security implications of long-term nanotechnology

Advice for 5-to-10 year nanotechnology investors

South Korea to assist North Korea on nanotechnology

Key to national success in nanotechnology: Integrated development

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