Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology

Of or pertaining to the manipulation of matter on an atomic or molecular scale. More specifically, it is the science and technology of matter manipulation from 1 to 100 nanometers.

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Technofobics

Physics; Nanotechnology

Those who have a phobia to technology, and/or to advances in technology.

To change the properties of a planet to make it more earthlike, making it possible for humans or other terrestrial organisms to live unaided on it, for example by changing atmospheric composition, ...

Thermal noise

Physics; Nanotechnology

The vibration and motion of atoms and molecules caused by the fact that they have a temperature above absolute zero. Once used as an argument on why MNT could not work. Since refuted: See ThatÃ¬s ...

Top down moulding

Physics; Nanotechnology

Carving and fabricating small materials and components by using larger objects such as our hands, tools and lasers, respectively. Opposite of Bottom Up.

Transhuman

Physics; Nanotechnology

Someone actively preparing for becoming posthuman. Someone who is informed enough to see radical future possibilities and plans ahead for them, and who takes every current option for ...

Transhumanism

Physics; Nanotechnology

Philosophies of life (such as Extropianism) that seek the continuation and acceleration of the evolution of intelligent life beyond its currently human form and human limitations by means of science ...

Transistor

Physics; Nanotechnology

The basic element in an integrated circuit. An on/off switch (consisting of three layers of a semiconductor material) that consists of a source (where electrons come from), a drain (where they go) ...