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Genetically Modified Flower Detects Landmines

Posted by michael on from the don't-step-on-the-red-ones dept.

cdneng2 writes "Yahoo has the story that a Danish company has developed a plant that can detect landmines. The genetically modified weed that has been coded to change color when its roots come in contact with nitrogen-dioxide (NO2) evaporating from explosives buried in soil." The company website has a bit more information.

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  1. they called me mad. by minusthink · · Score: 0, Troll

    i have had this idea for years

    it's so obvious.

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    OH I DIDN"T KNOW

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  2. Re:GM is good by ryanjensen · · Score: 0, Troll

    ... except that environmentalists don't actually care about people.

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  3. Re:GM is good by operagost · · Score: 0, Troll

    Even more insightful than the parent post.

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  4. Will this change attitudes in Eu towards biotech? by Man_Holmes · · Score: 1, Troll

    What is even more amazing is that this breakthrough comes from Europe where scientists working in biotech seed are treated like common criminals and frequently have their research plots destroyed by enviro-terrorists.

    Begs the question whether Paul and Heather McCartney will now finally have something good to say about biotech seed?

    Will European politicians who urged African nations to reject donations of biotech grain from the US to feed their starving people actually recommend the use of this plant?

    Man Holmes