When austronaut Eytan Stibbe takes off into space at the end of March, he will take with him a copy of the Nano Bible, developed by Technion. This unique technology was lent to him by the byrael Museum in Jerusalem, where it is currently on display in the Book Hall along side the Dead Sea Scrolls.    The Nano Bible is the most innovative and smallest copy of the Bible that exists. Technion scientists engraved the 1.2 million letters of the Bible on a gold-plated layer of silicone (on a surface the size of a grain of sugar) by means of a focused ion beam. The ancient text on the chip can only be read using a microscope capable of 10,000 times magnification. While creating the Nano Bible, Technion researchers sought to demonstrate the wonders of miniaturization and how this ultimate modern-day miniaturization can be used. The mission, intended to stimulate curiosity and creativity through human space travel, is dedicated to recognizing the potential of the study of the universe, raising awareness of the importance of preserving the planet, while deepening international cooperation and pro.oting the space industry.   Technion-Israel Institute of Technology (From VISIONARY EDUCATION to a WORLD of IMPACT - article from American Technion Society