NanoTech+Art

The utilization and integration of nanotechnology into today's society has become increasingly crucial. Nanotechnology is the branch of technology that deals with the dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers, especially the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules. (Oxford) In regular terms, nanotechnology is the manipulations of atoms for example using microscopes to look at individual skin cells to see the difference in functioning and dead skin cells. (Curtis)

The introduction of nanotechnology into everyday life has led to huge medical advances in medicine. Along the lines of medically applicable nanotech, Boo Chapple has been researching the ability to create a speaker out of bones. (Chapple) Although this more towards the medical field, the audio that the speakers would create would be works of art.

The field of nanotechnology and its applications is so vast and broad, that virtually in tech involving manipulation of the slightest detail could fall under nanotech. An advance in nanotechnology that really catches my attention is the idea of nanorobotics. More specifically the application of nanotechnology in military applications. The idea of nanobots being injected into soldiers so it would give the soldiers the ability to treat themselves medically without having to see medical personnel. The application of nanotechnology is endless and incredibly intruiging. 

Work Cited:

Curtis, John"Art in the Age of NanoTechnology"

Oxford Dicitonary

Chapple, Boo. "Art in the Age of NanoTechnology

http://www.azonano.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=1659#_Military-Based_Nanotechnology_Programme

Neuroscience + Art

Art and science has always been interconnected whether it has been intentional or coincidental. Art can be the inspiration for endless possibilities. Art allows for theoretical concepts to take shape, but none of this can be possible without the science that has allowed for it to applied. In today's age, neuroscience has become a forefront in technological advances. Neuroscience has anything to do with the manipulation, pharmacology, development or structure of the nervous system. Mark Cohen a neurological scientist, conducted as study that altered one's perception through goggles. Over time the neurological adjustment become quicker and quicker, proving the nervous system's ability to adapt. (Cohen). The study of neuroscience was only made possible by Santiago Ramon y Cajal, he was the first person to accurately illustrate neurons and complex nervous system structures. (Costandi) Since Santiago Ramon y Cajal, the illustrations that depict the neurological system have become more more elaborate and vivid. By altering proteins, scientists have found a way to create the neurological system into 90 different colors. (Vesna)

Although the actual structure of the neurological system is amazing, the applications it are endless. Many neurological mediums have been created, the emotions that people feel have been expressed through different mediums, like music and art. Beethoven for example, biologically was inept with the loss of his hearing, but neurologically, he was incredible with the ability for him to portray emotions through his many musical pieces.

However diferent neuroscience and art may appear to be, there is always some type of connection between the two different fields of study. The two will forever be intertwined whether they would like to be or not. Art is the product of our neurological functions. As long as humans continue to innovate artistically, neuroscience will always have a place along side. 

Work Cited:

 Cohen, Mark. Neuroscience-Mark Cohen. 2012. Web. 17 May 2015.

Costandi, Mo. "The Discovery of the Neuron." Neurophilosophy. Wordpress, 29 Aug. 2006. Web. 15 May 2015

Vesna, Victoria. "Neuroscience Pt. 1. "Youtube. 17 May 2012. Web. 15 May 2015.

 www.americanbeethovensociety.org/‎

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuroscience