Public Perceptions
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September 19, 2006
Public Awareness of Nanotechnology: What do Americans know? Who do they trust?
Major Poll Findings to be Released
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September 19, 2006
Public Awareness of Nano Grows - Majority Remain Unaware
Research findings released today from the first major national poll on nanotechnology in more than two years indicate that while more Americans are now aware of the emerging science, the majority of the public still has heard little to nothing about it. The poll also finds that the public looks to the federal government and independent parties to oversee nanotechnology research and development. These results, according to experts, necessitate increased education and stronger oversight as a means to increase public confidence in nanotechnology.
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September 6, 2006
Nanotechnology Can Be Child’s Play
“Hands-on” Learning Activity for Science Invisible to the Naked Eye
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July 1, 2006
Falling Through the Cracks? Public Perception, Risk, and the Oversight of Emerging Nanotechnologies
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June 12, 2006
Nanotechnology Risk and Oversight: It’s Your Business!
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December 14, 2005
A report on Canadian and American news media coverage of nanotechnology issues
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December 14, 2005
Nanotechnology and the Media: Realities and Risk
Nanotechnology is in the marketplace—in cars, computer chips and cosmetics. It’s featured in popular films and sci-fi books. It’s trendy with venture capitalists, and it’s at the heart of major industry and university research centers. But how is nanotechnology covered in the media? Does the press propagate nano-hype? Do journalists focus more on nano’s risks than its benefits? Is the content and quality of U.S. reporting on nanotech similar to reporting abroad?
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November 21, 2005
Why Nano Fear Will Not Disappear
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November 21, 2005
Nanotechnology: Forging Ahead Responsibly
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November 19, 2005
“Who Do You Trust?” Public Attitudes towards Nanotechnology, Government, and Industry
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November 1, 2005
Nanotechnology Risks and the Media
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September 13, 2005
Informed Public Perceptions of Nanotechnology and Trust in Government