Nanotech Gadgets to Be Built by Algae?
Comments
Contributed By
- Original Source:Xpeditions
Conditions of Use:None Specified
Description
In this National Geographic News article, read about how ancient, single-celled organisms that are lowly anchors in the marine food chain may soon be integral players in the lofty realm of nanotechnology. Diatoms, single-celled marine life forms, assemble nanoparticles to make their shells. Scientists hope to develop a process that harnesses diatom shell-construction to create nanostructured materials. Links to related stories and Web sites are also found on this page.
Learning Registry Activity
Bookmarks
Topics and Grades
Grade: 3 to 12
Topics: Science, Life Sciences, History-Social Science, Geography, American Democracy
Resource Pedagogy
Tool for: Parents, Teachers, Administrators