Published in ScienceNOW, 9 Dec 2011
Detecting tiny amounts of gases might seem dull, but when it comes to spotting traces of toxic substances that are intended for chemical attacks, it can make the difference between life and death. Now, scientists have improved the sensitivity of gas detection almost 1000 times over, paving the way for more-rigorous security operations and even a novel way of performing carbon dating. […]
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