See how nanotechnology is shaping our future and what a difference incredibly tiny particles can make!Nanotechnology may be both the most promising and the most misunderstood technology in the world today, so you've come to the right place to learn all about it! Here, you can discover not only the concepts behind nanotechnologybut also how it's being applied in the real world. And you'll peek into the future to see some of the things nano can make possible.So what is it, exactly? - learn what nanotechnology is, how it has evolved, and how research labs, companies, and governments are using itIt's everywhere - see how nanotechnology helps make homes stronger, computer processors faster, car batteries more efficient, cleaning products more effective, and tennis balls bouncierReally important stuff - discover nanotechnology's many contributions to medicine and energy conservationThe tricky parts - explore the ethical, regulatory, and safety issues surrounding nanotechnologyCareer opportunities - find out how to make a career of nanotechnology"Nanotechnology For Dummies, 2nd Edition, guides the reader through a bright path of progress and possibility, on a road that will eventually lead to all that nanotechnology promises."-Desiree Dudley and Christine Peterson, Foresight Institute From the ForewordOpen the book and find:What buckyballs are and why they matterHow nanowires could put a supercomputer in the palm of your handWhy nanocomposites make materials lighter and strongerAll about high-powered microscopes that allow us to view the world at the nano levelHow nanotechnology can make space travel easierHow nano can help cure diseases and safely deliver drugsWhy regulation of nanotechnology is so importantVisit the companion web site at www.dummies.com/go/nanofd2e for nanotechnology news, information, and resourcesLearn about:Using molecular replicators to build materials atom by atomDeveloping more energy-efficient vehiclesImproving the environmentAll the ways nanomedicine can help us live longer