Growing Nanotube Forests
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Learn MoreWhat if scientists could grow elevators to space? Or make phones that last for weeks without a charge? These things could be possible someday with an amazing material like carbon nanotubes. A MIT scientist discusses the curious way researchers create this super-material. Part of the "Science Out Loud" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 3 minutes 21 seconds
- Topic: History, Science
- Subtopic: Chemistry, Inventions, Physics
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2014
- Producer/Distributor: Mitk12 Videos
- Series: Science Out Loud
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