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Bombs left over from the World War are increasingly explosive
Bombs containing the compound Amatol from decades ago are becoming more dangerous because the substance is increasingly sensitive to impacts.
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Why does Cambodia mourn a mouse that has just died?
Instead of being destroyed and prevented by humans, Magawa - a mouse who just died in Cambodia, is loved by many people.
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Misconceptions about bombs and mines that we still think are true
Movies gave us a misleading view of bombs, mines and explosive devices.
Biology
Mine detection with glowing bacteria
Scottish scientists have developed a mine-detection method that is both safe and inexpensive, using bacteria that emit blue light when exposed to explosives.
Biology
Grass detects landmines
A bio-engineering company in Copenhagen, Denmark is experimenting with a genetically modified plant that will turn red when
Animal world
This is a species that detects very good explosives
Instead of relying on humans or dogs for bomb detection, why not
Scientific application
The United Nations remains a post-war way to prevent landmines
When a bomb, a mine, or device detects - detects whether or not it remains after the war, the first thing to do is to stay away from it as quickly as possible.
Scientific application
Tobacco plants have the ability to leak mines
A plant capable of detecting mines has just been developed by scientists: genetically modified tobacco plants. This tobacco plant carries a gene that works to produce a…
Science story
Respect Russian engineers-generals with the invention of the first submarine, the first destroyer and electrochemical mines
Karl A. Schilder created the world's first fully metal submarine, and a prototype of the destroyer - the ancestor of modern warships today.
Science story
Specialists 'sniffing' mines
After a decade of developing 'sniffing' technology to help clear up landmines, American Professor Timothy Swager, 45, head of the Institute of Public Health chemistry
Science invention
A landmine to prevent car theft is real and it is about to be popularized
As soon as the thief tries to move the vehicle, the hammer will trigger the bullet / explosive detonator to produce a sound of up to 150 dB.
New technology
Africa uses mice to clear mines
Using mice to detect landmines is a method applied in Africa, with the aim of limiting the impact on people's lives.
New technology
Develop solutions to identify areas of landmines based on trees
After the war, the review of remaining minefields is a very dangerous and time-consuming task.
New technology
Mine detection technology
A ComScan450 detector using X-ray scattering technology for accurate demining has been successfully tested in Germany.