The British scientific establishment responded with anger Monday to an attack by Prince Charles on nanotechnology — applied science involving tiny particles. Fertility expert Robert Winston described as “very unfortunate” Charles’ renewed attack over the weekend in which he suggested using the technology in fertility treatment could lead to a disaster of the kind caused by the use of thalidomide. It is the second time in a month that Charles has crossed swords with eminent British scientists.
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Prince Charles Attacked for Opinions on Nanotech
Posted by: ECT News Syndication Desk July 12, 2004 08:03 AMThe British scientific establishment responded with anger Monday to an attack by Prince Charles on nanotechnology — applied science involving tiny particles. Fertility expert Robert Winston described as “very unfortunate” Charles’ renewed attack over the weekend in which he suggested using the technology in fertility treatment could lead to a disaster of the kind caused by the use of thalidomide. It is the second time in a month that Charles has crossed swords with eminent British scientists.