Super-sensitive spray-on explosive detector makes great television
Friday, May 23, 2008 - 10:14
in Physics & Chemistry
US scientists have designed a new spray-on explosive detector sensitive enough to detect just a billionth of a gram of explosive. After treatment the explosive glows blue under UV light, making it perfect for use in the field - or on CSI: Miami.
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