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How Nanotechnology Works

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Nanotechnology deals with materials and machines on an incredibly tiny scale. To learn more about nanotechnology, check out this HowStuffWorks video.

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Skating on Plastic (1:32)

Watch this Reuters video to see how a plastics company in Japan has solved the problems that plague many ice-skating rinks - rising costs for water and air-conditioning. Instead, engineers are using a resin-based plastic floor. No Zamboni needed.

Assembly Line: Crayola Crayons (4:12)

This Crayola crayon facility makes 14.2 million crayons each day. Learn more about Crayola crayons in this video from Discovery.

How Nanotechnology Works (2:19)

Nanotechnology deals with materials and machines on an incredibly tiny scale. To learn more about nanotechnology, check out this HowStuffWorks video.

Super Speedo Swimsuit (1:42)

Watch this Reuters video demonstrating how Speedo and NASA engineers tested and manufactured the world's fastest swimsuit for the U.S. Olympic Team. Olympic Record holder Michael Phelps is impressed that the suit produces almost zero drag.

Are Toxic Chemicals in Lipstick and Baby Bottles? (4:14)

Watch this Reuters videos discussing whether there are toxic chemicals in cosmetics and household items such as lipstick, shampoo and even baby bottle nipples. The FDA is studying claims of chemical toxicity that lead to increased risks of cancer.

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How It's Made: Shock Absorber (5:03)

In this clip from "How It's Made" on The Science Channel, watch how the often unnoticed shock absorber is made.

Nanotechnology: Tiny Computers Everywhere (5:22)

Motes, which are mini-computers created by Intel, are very versatile. Find out more about these tiny computers in the following video.

Nanotechnology: A Hard Pill to Swallow (7:12)

A PillCam allows doctors to take a closer look at digestive disorders -- such as Crohn's disease and unexplained anemia -- in the small intestine.

Nanotechnology: Moving Atoms (4:34)

Nanotechnology allows scientists to look at atoms and molecules. Learn more about atoms and nanotechnology in this video.

How Nanotechnology Works (2:19)

Nanotechnology deals with materials and machines on an incredibly tiny scale. To learn more about nanotechnology, check out this HowStuffWorks video.