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You've heard the hype—but what's nanotechnology really all about? Today's show is an investigation into the current reality and the future potential of nanotechnology.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:31 Introduction
01:32 Element of the Week: Carbon
03:08 Conversation with George Whitesides
07:51 Mystery Solved! Damascus Steel
10:49 Quote: Richard Smalley
11:08 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Chi Chan for researching this show. Additional credits available at distillations.org.
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