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Survey finds emotional reactions to nanotechnology

03-07-2007 · EurekAlert!

"The U.S. public's perception of nanotechnology is up for grabs. It could divide along the lines of nuclear power, global warming and other contentious environmental issues absent a major public education and engagement effort by industry, government, civic groups and scientists," said Dan M. Kahan, the Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor at Yale Law School. His conclusions are based on the findings of a new web-based public opinion survey of U.S. public perceptions of nanotechnology.

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