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First
define the major potential and realized impacts of nanotechnology on society;
Second
analyze nanotechnology through the conceptual STS lenses; and
Third
examine the costs and benefits to society of nanotechnology.
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CHAPTER 10
WHY NANO?
The term “nano” refers to a unit meaning one billionth or ten raised to negative nine. For example, a
nanometer is one billionth of a meter. Hence, “nano” expresses a very tiny amount of size.
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CHAPTER 10 - The Nano World
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Figure 3.10 Size of an
Aspirin Molecule
Medicine is one example of a scientific and
technological innovation that made a
breakthrough in the area of human health. The
aspirin was already an “old” technology at the
beginning of the 21st century.
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Samuel Bernal
Doctor - Lawyer
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Climate Change
CHAPTER 12
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the chapter, the students should be able
to:
First
explain how climate change happens;
Second
provide pieces of evidence to affirm the presence of
climate change; and
Third
discuss the implications of climate change.
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What is Climate
Change?
Climate is not similar to weather which is constantly
changing. Climate refers to the long-term weather patterns
prevailing over a given area of the planet. The term comes
from a Greek word klinein meaning “to slope.” It evolved
into klima connoting a zone or region of the earth...
EARTH'S MOVEMENT AROUND THE SUN
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Chapter 12 - Climate Change
Milankovitch Parameters
The Milankovitch or astronomical theory of climate
change is an explanation for changes in the seasons
which result from the changes in the earth's orbit
around the sun.
In summary, Milankovitch studied whether or not the
direct amount of sunlight falling on Earth was the
cause of the Ice Age. He reasoned that over
thousands of years, the relative position of the Earth
and the sun changes, causing variations in the solar
Milutin Milankovitch radiation reaching the Earth over thousands of years.
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Global
Warming
The phenomenon of increasing average air
temperatures near the surface of Earth over
the past one to two centuries. (Selin & Mann,
n.d)
Two opposing arguments whether or not global
warming is just natural.
1.) Nature simply acting according to its laws
w/ no reference to human beings...
2.) Global Warming is caused
by the actions of human being...
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Greenhouse Gases
Chapter 12 - Climate Change
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FUTURE ACTIONS
If we want to industrialize but at the same time protect the environment, then a balanced plan must be
created. Science has given the humanity a tool for modernization. It allows for the emergence of
technology that spreads and applies knowledge for the attainment of good life. It must be realized that
science is more like a cookbook than a blueprint. It is open for experimentation, innovation, and
refinement. So like any good chef,reading it requires a fine sense of taste.
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