In a nanoscience lab

TL;DR

This paper describes the activities, methods, and attitudes of a nanoscience research institution focused on manipulating tiny objects, highlighting the potential risks and the scientific approach to nanotechnology.

Contribution

It provides an overview of nanoscience research practices, methods, and researcher attitudes towards risk in a scientific institution.

Findings

Nanoscience involves production and manipulation of very small objects.

Researchers are aware of potential risks associated with nanotechnology.

The paper discusses methods used in nanoscience research.

Abstract

The production, observation and manipulation of very small objects is a tour de force, but these objects, which could infiltrate anywhere without being seen, may arouse suspicion. To assess the situation at best, we describe the activity of a nanoscience research institution, some of the methods used there, the spirit of its researchers and their attitude towards risk.