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Can next-generation bomb 'sniffing' technology outdo dogs on explosives detection?

  • Written by David Atkinson, Senior Research Scientist, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
imageTechnology is catching up with dogs – and has additional advantages.Stef, CC BY-NC-ND

With each terrorist attack on another airport, train station or other public space, the urgency to find new ways to detect bombs before they’re detonated ratchets up.

Chemical detection of explosives is a cornerstone of aviation security. Typically...

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