Categories: Cool

Nano art – Why would you make a 10nm toilet?

There is certainly a lot of hype surrounding nanotechnology but most scientists involved in the field admit that we are still a long way from harnessing the full potential of this new technology. However, one thing that scientists do seem to already be quite adept at is creating nano-scale sculptures. These micro works of art are certainly a testament to human ingenuity and the wonders of modern technology but they also serve as a welcome reminder of how at heart we are still a very silly species. Click more to see them all!

World’s Smallest Snowman created by David Cox

Nano-Guitar made by Dustin Carr from Cornell

Nano-Toilet by Takashi Kaito

Nano-Athlete by Keith Morton

Nanobama by John Hart & other Nanobliss folks

Nano-Enterprise by Takayuki Hoshino & Shinji Matsui

Nano-Playboy by John Hart & other Nanobliss folk

Nano-Chess by A. Linden & S. Bauerdick

Nano-Yacht by Takahiko Morita & Shinji Matsui

Nano-Yoga by Chiaki Minari & Shinji Matsui

Nano-Debutantes by Tim Savas

Nano-Vodka by John Hart & other folk at Nanobliss

(by Frank Hartley & Jayant Neogi)

MIT logo in nano tubes

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Johny (John-Erik) Krahbichler is the CEO and main author of Gadgetzz, since 2009. While Mr. Krahbichler's expertise is in consumer electronics, his true passion is science´, and educating the world about the universe we inhabit. Check out the non-profit Scientific Literacy Matters Currently Johny is using his experience from covering trade shows such as the CES, to work with trade show exhibition marketing.