National Nanotechnology InitiativeThe National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) is a research-and development (R & D) program funded by the U.S. government and managed by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). It contributes funds for university and government education and R & D programs, and promotes partnerships and communication among corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions. The efforts of the NNI have produced several significant results in recent years. Examples include quantum dot s for dynamic angiography in living mice, nanoparticle s for enhancing the performance of anti-cancer drugs, nanoscale electromechanical sensors for detection of dangerous chemicals, iron nanoparticles that can remove certain contaminants from ground water, energetic materials for use as propellants, and ultra-high-density data storage devices.
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Are you a Know-IT-All?
3.5-inch diskettes are rigid. So why are they called "floppies?"
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