New Bacteria to find Land Mines

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According to Edinburgh University scientists, a new strain of bacteria (produced using a technique called BioBricking) can be sprayed onto local affected areas or air dropped over entire fields of mines. Within a few hours the bacteria strain begins to glow green wherever traces of explosive chemicals are present.

Pretty amazing.

BBC via Inhabitat