What is the relationship between public perception and nanotechnology? Nanotechnology's popularity in science fiction suggests that it can change the world / Nanotechnology's science-fiction qualities have been publicly overhyped / Fear of nanotechnology has resulted in terrorist violence / Few people fear the risks of nanotechnology / The US public knows little about nanotechnology, but mildly supports it / Religious individuals tend to be less supportive of nanotechnology / How will nanotechnology affect health? Nanotechnology shows promise for delivering medications more effectively / Nanotechnology may help treat cancer / Nanoparticles can cause lung damage, but scientists can reduce risk / Amid nanotech's dazzling promise, health risks grow / How will nanotechnology affect the environment? Nanotechnology may present dangerous environmental risks / Nanotechnology can be beneficial for the environment / Nanotechnology's environmental benefits are overstated / Nanotechnology can help provide clean water worldwide / Nanotechnology may provide innovative solutions to climate change / Nanotechnology is unlikely to provide solutions to climate change / How will nanotechnology affect international relations? Nanotechnology could alleviate many of the problems of the developing world / More regulation and risk assessment of nanotechnology is needed in developing countries / Asian nanotech research is threatening to surpass that of the West / Future wars will be waged with nano-weapons / International laws must be developed to regulate nanoweaponry