The next step in nanotechnology

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January 10, 2017 Today’s TED Talk The next step in nanotechnology 09:35 minutes · TED@IBM Every year the silicon computer chip shrinks in size by half and doubles in power, enabling our devices to become more mobile and accessible. But what happens when our chips can't get any smaller? George Tulevski researches the unseen and untapped world of nanomaterials. His current work: developing chemical processes to compel billions of carbon nanotubes to assemble themselves into the patterns needed to build circuits, much the same way natural organisms build intricate, diverse and elegant structures. Could they hold the secret to the next generation of computing? Watch now »   Playlist of the Day How scientists learn From a scientist's perspective, life is one big experiment. These talks demonstrate that science doesn't just happen -- it takes determination, unwavering curiosity and a big leap into the unknown. Watch » 8 talks · Total run time 2:09:08 Representing 12 countries, one tribal nation and an incredible range of disciplines, this year’s TED Fellows are all leaders in their fields who constantly find new ways to collaborate and bring about positive change. Meet the new group of Fellows who will join us at TED2017, April 24-28 in Vancouver, BC. Read more » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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