Fact or Fiction Introduction to Nanoscience

California (N)anoSystems Institute at UCLA

3 steps TrueorFalse Fact or Fiction

There are currently biological nanomachines that naturally exist in your body. True False

Gold nanoparticles can make glass appear red and silver nanoparticles produce a deep yellow. True False

Gold nano-sized spheres can be injected into the body to destroy cancer cells. True False

There are clothes that do not stain due to nanotechnology. True False

Through nanotechnology ice cream is being made smoother that is lower in fat. True False

Nanoparticles have been shown to cause liver damage and can move into the brain. True False

Self-cleaning toilets are now available. Nanotechnology keeps the porcelain clean. True False

Through nanotechnology, steaks can be made atom-by- atom such that cows are no longer need to produce meat. True False