Australians Have Their Say
21 December 2007, 19:21
Categories: responsible-nanotechnology
The Sydney Morning Herald, Australia, reports that the government will hold a public inquiry into the pro and cons of nanotechnology. “Nanotechnology offers the promise of breakthroughs that will revolutionise the way we detect and treat disease; monitor and protect the environment; and produce and store energy,” says Verity Firth, Minister for Science and Medical Research. “But before the technology’s full potential can be released, safety and ethical concerns need to be assessed by governments.”
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