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 Nanotechnology+Art

I really enjoyed learning about the connection between nanotechnology and art during this weeks content. "Nanotechnology refers to the branch of science and engineering devoted to designing, producing, and using structures, devices, and systems by manipulating atoms and molecules at nanoscale"(Europa).


Nanotechnology in Electronic Devices: Its Beneficial Applications


I found the TED Talk, DNA folding, in detail, by Paul Rothemund very interesting. The talk covered how biological processes can be thought of as computational programs as it explores the connection of genetics, computation, and molecular programming. "life involves computation. So this is a computer program. Booted up in a cell, the program would execute, and it could result in this person; or with a small change, it could result in this person"(Rothemund 2008). This implies that genetics within organisms react similarly to a computer program. "Genetic code refers to the instructions contained in a gene that tell a cell how to make a specific protein"(Donohue 2024). Every small change in the genetic code can cause significant differences in the organism. 


Scientists determine 5,072 essential human genes


Artists are able to utilize nanotechnology to create new types of visual effects, colors, and styles in the artwork. "Art is a language that can transcend geographical, cultural, and chronological boundaries"(sunipapramanik 2017). "Another application of nanotechnology in art conservation has to do with repairing flaky paint"(sunipapramanik 2017). Another way nanotechnology has influenced art is the way it improves simple art devices. By the improvement in technology, art has improved a lot in many factors. 


Nanotechnology, Conceptual Artwork by Laguna Design


Works Cited

Genetic code (no date) Genome.gov. Available at: https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Genetic-Code (Accessed: 24 May 2024). 

Nanotechnologies (no date) Nanotechnologies: 1. What is nanotechnology? Available at: https://ec.europa.eu/health/scientific_committees/opinions_layman/en/nanotechnologies/l-2/1-introduction.htm#:~:text=Nanotechnology%20refers%20to%20the%20branch,of%20a%20millimetre)%20or%20less. (Accessed: 24 May 2024). 

Rothemund, P. (no date) DNA folding, in detail, Paul Rothemund: DNA folding, in detail | TED Talk. Available at: https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_rothemund_dna_folding_in_detail/transcript?language=en (Accessed: 24 May 2024). 

Sunipapramanik (2017) Art Conservation and Nanotechnology: A wonderful confluence of arts and sciences, Sustainable Nano. Available at: https://sustainable-nano.com/2017/05/12/art-conservation-and-nanotechnology/ (Accessed: 24 May 2024). 

Sunipapramanik (2017) Art Conservation and Nanotechnology: A wonderful confluence of arts and sciences, Sustainable Nano. Available at: https://sustainable-nano.com/2017/05/12/art-conservation-and-nanotechnology/ (Accessed: 24 May 2024). 


Images Cited

    Mathur, N. (2022) Scientists determine 5,072 essential human genes, News. Available at: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20221108/Scientists-determine-5072-essential-human-genes.aspx (Accessed: 24 May 2024).

Nanotechnology in electronic devices: Its beneficial applications (2023) Nanotechnology in Electronic Devices: Its Beneficial Applications. Available at: https://www.knowledgenile.com/blogs/how-can-nanotechnology-be-useful-in-electronic-devices (Accessed: 24 May 2024). 

Nanotechnology, conceptual artwork by Laguna Design (no date) Photos.com. Available at: https://photos.com/featured/nanotechnology-conceptual-artwork-laguna-design.html (Accessed: 24 May 2024). 

Comments

  1. Amanda Muse (DESMA9)May 24, 2024 at 1:08 PM

    Hi Emon! I love your blog and how you dove deeper into the TED Talk. I also found it so interesting how nanotechnology truly is everywhere. I love how you explored deeper into how nanotechnology and art work together. The most interesting way I found that the two were intertwined was in beautiful stained glass windows, and how nanotechnology plays a role in creating that beautiful art. Great blog!

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