"The higher temperatures and gas may increase not just the growth of mold but also its spore production which ishowit distributes allergens both indoors and out, " Demain says.
Nanotech is still in its infancy, and scientists are just beginning to understand howit can be used to improve products and processes in fields ranging from semiconductors to medicine and energy.
The real challenge for Amazon now isjusthow much further it can reduce costs to control its massive debts - and fund the price cuts it needs to make to stay competitive.
The back of the PadFone Station has a rubbery texture that's essentially identical to its predecessor's, making itjust as comfortable to hold, but only time will tell how durable the coating is.