It’s not only European scientists who are pleading for more nanotechnology funding, Silcon Valley bigwigs are now holding out their begging bowls to Uncle Sam.
The Register reports that the US government must pump more money into nanotechnology research to ensure future generations of Americans can drive ever bigger cars. Somewhat tongue in cheek, the article argues that unless nanotech funding is doubled, the American dream of a Hummer in every garage and a GMO chicken in every pot may never be realized.