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Sept. 22, 2014 / 9:55 AM

What Happened to The Bright Future of Nanotechnology?

Tweet By Knut H. Nylænde Ten years back scientists, politicians and media frequently presented to us the "bright future" of nanotechnology, with a variety of applications - in materials, medicine, food, clothing, et cetera. Typical was this presentation…

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