A nanometer is 100,000 times thinner than a strand of hair and yet researchers predict that technology at this scale will change the way we work, play, and live in the near future. From miniscule medical devices to clothes that don't stain and solar panels as thick as a coat of paint, nanotechnology is a hot area of research. But how do researchers study things so small, let alone manipulate them into useful items? In this seminar we'll explore the emerging field of nanotechnology and explain why these small technologies are poised to have a big impact on society. Geoff Svacha talks about just how small a nanometer is. Less