Is nanotechnology dangerous?
Earlier this year, six people developed breathing problems after using a German bathroom cleaning product called Magic Nano. Even though little is know about the actual ingredients of the product, the event triggered new worries about the growing number of consumer products made with nanoparticles. Tiny bits of matter that are less than 100 nanometers in size qualify as nanoparticles. Their unique properties are being used to make stain-resistant fabrics, golf clubs and tennis rackets, cosmetics, and lots more.
Technology Review Magazine from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is urging the industry and government to take a closer look at potential negative health effects of nanotechnology.