Small science to be big in 2005

According to this BBC News article (Jan 20, 2005) Nanotechnology” will be a much more familiar word to everyone in 2005, not just scientists, say analysts

Nanotechnologies involve the manipulation of structures at the molecular scale and can change the behaviour of materials. It has been slowly moving into sun creams, drug delivery and computer disk drives to improve storage. But it will soon be the cornerstone of every manufacturing industry says a Deloitte research trends report.

Read rest of the article at : http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4187813.stm

Some uses for Nanotech:
SOME POTENTIAL USES OF NANOTECHNOLOG
1 – Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) for displays
2 – Photovoltaic film that converts light into electricity
3 – Scratch-proof coated windows that clean themselves with UV
4 – Fabrics coated to resist stains and control temperature
5 – Intelligent clothing measures pulse and respiration
6 – Bucky-tubeframe is light but very strong
7 – Hip-joint made from biocompatible materials
8 – Nano-particle paint to prevent corrosion
9 – Thermo-chromic glass to regulate light
10 – Magnetic layers for compact data memory
11 – Carbon nanotube fuel cells to power electronics and vehicles
12 – Nano-engineered cochlear implant