Nanotechnology Focus of Latest Discovery Zone Exhibit

The University of Arkansas Discovery Zone presents “Nanotechnology: What’s the Big Deal?” through Oct. 20 at the museum, 1564 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fayetteville.

At the ultra-tiny nanoscale, common materials can behave in unusual ways. Scientists are working to understand this phenomena and how it applies to everyday life.

In this exhibit, children of all ages, parents, teachers and the general public can:

•  See what a billion (and one-billionth) of something looks like.
•  Manipulate the size of a quantum dot to see its strange, changing proper
•  Watch as floating molecules move themselves into an orderly pattern.        
•  Find out amazing facts related to real-world science research of the future.
• Explore what butterflies, medicine and clothes have in common at the nanoscale.

The museum is free and open to the public. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

For directions, teacher materials related to the exhibition, curriculum framework correlations and school group registration forms, visit the UA Discovery Zone online. The museum directed by Lynne Hehr is operated by the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas and is a member of the Arkansas Discovery Network.