atoms

This poster aligns zooms into three familiar objects - a human heart, a butterfly's wing, and a laptop computer. Using the conventions of visual perspective the image travels in one continuous "landscape" from the human scale at the top to...

This poster features an illustration of a computer chip across ten orders of magnitude, from the computer chip to the atoms of which it is made. Using the conventions of visual perspective the image travels in one continuous "landscape" from...

This illustration shows a butterfly's wing across ten orders of magnitude, from the butterfly to the atoms of which it is made. Using the conventions of visual perspective the image travels in one continuous "landscape" from the human scale at...

This illustration shows the circulatory system across 10 orders of magnitude. Using the conventions of visual perspective the image travels in one continuous "landscape" from the human scale at the top to the atomic scale in the foreground. Placing objects...

Scale ladders are diagrams that can quickly convey the size of the nanoscale by showing how objects are related by size. Using existing research on understanding size and scale, the Visualization Laboratory carried out a series of experiments to develop...

Illustration of a proton

Illustration of a nucleus

Illustration of a neutron

Vector illustrations of ball-and-stick models of a salt structure on a black or white background.

Vector illustrations of ball-and-stick models of carbon nanotube structures on a black or white background.

Vector illustrations of ball-and-stick models of ice structure on a black or white background.

Vector illustrations of ball-and-stick models of a graphite structure on a black or white background.

Vector illustrations of ball-and-stick models of a graphene structure on a black or white background.

Vector illustrations of ball-and-stick models of a diamond structure on a black or white background.

Vector illustrations of ball-and-stick models of a buckyball on a black or white background.

Multi- award winning danceroom Spectroscopy (dS) is a new interactive visualisation of the nano-world. Fusing 3D imagery with real molecular dynamics, dS allows you to see your own energy field, and use it to interact with the otherwise invisible atomic...

Platinum atoms are arranged in closely packed hexagonal layers. A top view of this hexagonal structure is shown in this scanning tunneling microscope image. Platinum has applications in automotive engineering, chemical processing, jewelry, electronics, and wires and electrical contacts for...

NanoSpace is a web-based, virtual theme park for children of all ages! Explore the world of atoms and molecules with games, activities and short animations in a fun-filled amusement park and learning environment launched in 2012.

This animated lesson explores ways a special kind of metal called shape memory alloys is advancing technology--everything from robots and the Mars Rover to braces! From ed.ted.com.

"Nanotube Models" is a facilitated tabletop program aimed at educating the public about the properties and applications of carbon nanotubes. Visitors will be able to use Molecular Visions model kits to build carbon nanotubes. The models can be started by...

The Molecularium® Project at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has developed educational cartoon films, games, and apps that explore the world of atoms and molecules. The resources are aimed at young people, families, and school groups. Additional resources include images, activities,...

Hands on activity that uses magnets to demonstrate forces responsible for self-assembly

A 40-minute live dramatic performance exploring nanoscale science and technology. Dan and Joel are brothers - Dan a know-it-all and Joel a naif - who must deliver a juggling show about atoms, molecules, nanoscale forces and scanning probe microscopy when...