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Inspired by: other » Unexpected environmental change due to nano-tech

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Originally submitted by: Nicholas John
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Millennium Project, State of the Future 2007, Chapter 4

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Unexpected environmental change due to nano-tech

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Nanosensors designed to detect trace concentrations of biochemicals lead to absorption of nanoparticles into the body and environment, concentrating in water and soil, and eventually linking with natural organisms, causing unknown environmental changes.

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nanotechnologies, environment