Unbounding the Future: The Nanotechnology RevolutionA comprehensive, easy-to-understand handbook that explains what nanotechnology is and how it will revolutionize life in the future. The world's leading expert in the field, Drexler also examines the spectacular accomplishments that might result from a breakthrough: elimination of disease and pollution. 20 illustrations. |
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... space tech- nologies ( space settlements , mass drivers , and solar sailing ) . Where I was watching from was the " back - to - basics " world of the Whole Earth Catalog publications , which I edited at the time . In that enclave of ...
... space tech- nologies ( space settlements , mass drivers , and solar sailing ) . Where I was watching from was the " back - to - basics " world of the Whole Earth Catalog publications , which I edited at the time . In that enclave of ...
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... space - travel - for - business scenario in Chapter 1 , spacecraft will become more like aircraft are today . They will be rug- ged and reliable , and strong enough and light enough to reach space in one piece . QUICKENING DEVELOPMENT ...
... space - travel - for - business scenario in Chapter 1 , spacecraft will become more like aircraft are today . They will be rug- ged and reliable , and strong enough and light enough to reach space in one piece . QUICKENING DEVELOPMENT ...
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... space near Earth is being polluted with small orbiting pro- jectiles , some as small as a pin . Most of the debris ... space can do tremendous damage to a spacecraft , and worse their impact on a spacecraft can blast loose yet more ...
... space near Earth is being polluted with small orbiting pro- jectiles , some as small as a pin . Most of the debris ... space can do tremendous damage to a spacecraft , and worse their impact on a spacecraft can blast loose yet more ...
Contents
The Molecular World | 44 |
BottomUp Technology | 57 |
Paths Pioneers and Progress | 84 |
Copyright | |
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