December issue - Nanotechnology: blessing or threat?

To most people, nanotechnology is still little more than a mysterious word. But it's changing our world faster than we realize, and the repercussions could be huge.

• The amazing two worlds of nanotechnology
  Astonishing phenomena are being uncovered in one branch of nanotechnology. And the other branch could be even more miraculous, if only it existed.
• Nano news may be good news - if we can evaluate the risks
  Medical, engineering and computing benefits could be immense - but this incredible branch of technology is developing so fast.
• Science fiction? The nano world is here today
  "Nano what? I have nothing to do with such science fiction stuff," you might say. Yet the chances are that without knowing it, you already use nanotechnology products.
• The public may decide if regulators do not
  European governments believe they must protect against nanotech risks to health. They are not sure where to start, but they want the public to be involved.