From The Telegraph:
Bacteria that glow green in the presence of explosives could provide a cheap and safe way to find hidden landmines, according to British scientists.
The bugs can be mixed into a colourless solution that forms green patches when sprayed on to ground where mines are buried.
Researchers who created the bacteria at the University of Edinburgh believe the microbes could be dropped from the air on to danger areas.
Within a few hours, they would react to traces of explosives leaking from the devices buried underground.
Each year, between 15,000 and 20,000 people are killed or injured by landmines and unexploded ordnance, according to the charity Handicap International.
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My Comment: This is the second time that I have heard of this technology .... if true, this will revolutionize warfare and the use of IEDs in conflict zones. The implications of this work cannot be underestimated.
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