ScienceAugust 11, 2026
nanoscience
NAN-oh-sy-ens
Definition
The branch of science and technology concerned with building and using structures, devices, and systems at the scale of atoms and molecules.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'nanos' meaning 'dwarf' combined with the Latin 'scientia' meaning 'knowledge.' It was coined in the late 20th century to describe the study of phenomena and materials at the nanoscale.
In the news
The word identifies the specific scientific field of the journal 'Nature Nanotechnology,' which published the study on the new microbiome-based oral drug. It underscores the high-tech, small-scale approach used to solve the problem of drug stability.
SKKU Researchers Develop World’s First Oral Microbiome-Based Nanomedicine to Supercharge Anti-Cancer Immunity
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