Nature Nano (IMAGE) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Caption Carbon nanotubes attached to a thin metal wire. Credit Rensselaer/Swastik Kar Usage Restrictions Include credit line License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.