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Blue Crab Nanosensor to Fight Terrorism
Roland Piquepaille writes "A substance found in crab shells called chitosan has very useful properties. For example, it has been used in bandages to stop bleeding. But now, researchers at the University of Maryland have used the chitosan from blue crabs living in Chesapeake Bay as a component of a nanoscale sensor system which could save many lives in the future. These blue crab nanosensors will be used to improve security in airports, hospitals and other public locations by detecting tiny amounts of explosives or chemicals in air and water. Read on for additional references and pictures of these blue crab nanosensors."
Speaking of Crabs, I'm reminded of this video.
Life is not for the lazy.
they wouldn't be allowed in airports with those sharp claws would they?
President ISES
(International Society for Elimination of Sigs)
...until the terrorists learn to attack their weak points for MASSIVE DAMAGE.
"God is nothing but a public static final variable x." - my roommate
Warning!
Firearms, explosives, flammable liquids, radioactive materials, poisons, knives, and persons allergic to shellfish not allowed beyond this point.
You know, I once used giant enemy crab nanosensors to attack its weak point for massive damage. True story.
"Could" is a word of so many possibilities. It is totaly unlike its lesser cousin, the word "will"
Have faith.
KFG
I first read it as "Blue Crab Nonsense to Fight Terrorism"
We're running around banning knitting needles . . .
Sweaters can cause itch and afghans kill.
KFG
With IBM on board, using their tastiest, fastest computer for crimefighting, we can't lose. These IBM researchers amaze me. First they crafted the chart conquering pop music supercomputer Deep Blue Something. Now, the top 40 reduced to jetsam in their wake, they have set their sights on terrorism. You know, we can talk about how there's no pure research anymore, but IBM is as freewheeling and boundless as ever.
Blue crabs only get frightened from Old Bay seasoning.
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