September 10, 2004
The Dark Side of Small
As nanotechnology takes off, researchers scramble to assess its risks
On the big screen this summer, small science nearly squashed Spider-Man. In the sequel to the 2002 blockbuster, ultraminiature materials called "nanowires" transmogrify a brilliant physicist into a rampaging villain who pummels the superhero to within a millimeter of his life.
If the plot sounds far-fetched, consider that we all can harness the superpower of nanotechnology, for just $49.50 plus shipping and handling. That's what it costs to buy a pair of comfort-waist pleated khakis
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