Device Sniffs Out Signs of Life After Disasters

MTorrice writes "With every breath, people exhale a plume of chemicals. Now German researchers have developed a method to quickly and easily detect this chemical signature of life with a portable device. The team hopes that the approach can help firefighters and other first responders find people trapped inside rubble after earthquakes, terrorist attacks, or other calamities."

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Device Snuffs Out Signs of Life After Disasters

[James McGuigan]

Had to do a double take on that one, my first reading was

"Device Snuffs Out Signs of Life After Disasters"

Re:Device Snuffs Out Signs of Life After Disasters

[Anonymous Coward]

Had to do a double take on that one, my first reading was

"Device Snuffs Out Signs of Life After Disasters"

Yes your reading comprehension disability is quite original and amusing. Good show!

I'm picking up organic chemicals nearby.

[VortexCortex]

Scan the debris for life-signs.
Sir, we've detected the stench of several human survivors... From the smell, French I'd say... Eh, Jean Luc?
Intriguing, there is a 87.391% probability the remains are of a cargo ship;
The wreckage seems to be covered in some form of condiment,
and the flames are producing an odor signature similar to pork barbe--
That's ENOUGH, Data!