Science news articles about 'hidden explosives'

... in subways, toxic gases in chemical spills, and hidden explosives in baggage is becoming easier and more efficient with a measurement technique called surface-enhanced Raman ...

... in the environment. The hand-held MS, about the size of a shoebox, could speed the detection of bioterrorism agents, hidden explosives, and other threats, the researchers say. Their study is scheduled ...

... , self-powered sensor for rapid detection of hidden explosives. The experimental sensor, about the size of a postage stamp, represents the first of its kind to be powered by mitochondria ...

... security screening system from ThruVision, that can detect hidden explosives, liquids, narcotics, weapons, plastics and ceramics from a distance, has received the grand security product ...

... , self-powered sensor for rapid detection of hidden explosives. The experimental sensor, about the size of a postage stamp, represents the first of its kind to be powered by mitochondria ...

... sweepers navigate strange surroundings to find hidden explosives. At the simplest level, both activities are governed by the same principles, according to the Duke University scientists ...

... (c) could some day help robot mine sweepers navigate strange surroundings to find hidden explosives ...

... of chemicals in their jacket pockets, individual components for an explosive. But there's something the criminals don't know ... to track down five "terrorists" carrying hidden explosives. The scientists are now working to refine ...

... more U.S. airports that will receive body-scanning technology, as the U.S. heightens its effort to detect hidden explosives and contraband amid a threat highlighted ...

UK scientists say they have developed laser sensors able to sense hidden explosives.

... Institute researchers opens the way for detecting hidden explosives, chemical, biological agents and illegal ... or for illegal drugs. On battlefields, it could detect where explosives are hidden. The fact that each substance has its own ...

PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say a new "air laser" will allow soldiers to detect hidden explosives from a distance and help scientists measure airborne pollutants.

... can use powerful terahertz technology to remotely detect hidden explosives, chemicals, and other dangerous materials. Clough ... or clothing and identify the unique terahertz "fingerprints" of many hidden materials. Terahertz waves occupy a large ...

... has developed a novel method for extending the distance from which powerful terahertz technology can remotely detect hidden explosives, chemicals, and other dangerous materials ...

... of substances, from tell-tale signs of cancer to hidden explosives. The sensor, which is the most sensitive of its kind to date ... at Princeton for detecting chemicals, biological agents and explosives. In addition to being far more sensitive than its predecessors, the Princeton ...