Nano Science: Science in Transition A Borderline Case

Science is a harsh mistress. Persistently she insists on strict rules when a paper is to be written. Rarely she permits looser regulatives, seldom admits but lightly shirted pensive musings. However, the notions following describe the scientific landscape nano-sciences arise from and are born into in a leisured fashion. Nano-sciences are treated as paradigmatic phenomenon within rapidly changing scientific paradigms, the 'turn' to nano representing a typical example. The name indicates mathematical/ physical origin: a measure used in technology. Scientific base as well as technology application connect 'nano' not only to physical, but also to life systems and life sciences. Nano-sciences mean transdisciplinarity. Scientific investigation faces a borderline attempt. The implications are depicted in their essential qualities.