Nanotechnology

   Progress in the field of nanotechnology brought some publicity.

   Public opinion towards nanotechnology studied VTsIOM and European service "Eurobarometer".

   Some researchers suggest that negative attitudes to nanotechnology in layman may be associated with religiosity, but also because of concerns related to the toxicity of nanomaterials.

   The reaction of the international community on the development of nanotechnology

   C 2005 operates CRN sponsored an international working group that studies the social implications of nanotechnology development.

   In October 2006, the International Council on Nanotechnology released review article in which, inter alia, stated the need to limit the dissemination of information on nanotechnology research for security purposes.

   Greenpeace calls for total ban on research in the field of nanotechnology.

   Subject implications of nanotechnology becomes the object of philosophical research. Thus, the prospects of nanotechnology said at last, in 2007 the international conference futurological Transvision, organized by the WTA.