Interstellar: A Science Fiction Guide

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Sub-genre #21: Nanotechnology

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What is Nanotechnology?

Nanotechnology is the design, characterization, production, and application of structures, devices and systems by controlling shape and size on the nanoscale. Eight to ten atoms span one nanometer (nm). A human hair is approximately 70,000 to 80,000 nm thick. Nanotechnology has been put to practical use for a wide range of applications, including stain-resistant pants, enhanced tire reinforcement and improved suntan lotion.