Deborah G Sauder
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In Elemental Matters, Professor Deborah Sauder leads a comprehensive overview of chemistry, a subject that influences every aspect of daily life. Kicking off the lecture series with a revealing look at one of the planet's most vital chemicals-water-Sauder then delves into the basics of molecular structure and chemical reactions. The course concludes with an eye-opening glimpse of 21st-century applications such as nanotechnology and energy alternatives....
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Nanotechnology is one field where science fiction seems to predict science fact. Since the 1950s, an enormous number of technical and scientific innovations have been motivated by overcoming barriers to space exploration or analyzing data collected from manned and unmanned space exploration. Today, nanotechnologists envision a future in which space elevators built of carbon nanotubes move freight economically and ecologically to and from space to...
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Nanotechnology is radically altering the world in ways almost unimaginable. With applications in arenas from medicine and science to warfare and even the world of sports, nanotechnology opens the doorway to a vast array of breathtaking possibilities. In this series of clearly articulated lectures, Professor Deborah G. Sauder explores the world of nanotechnology and all its astounding applications, while also examining the ethical issues raised by...