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Jan 27 04: good science
File this under Reasons to be Hopeful: the most elegant use of science on behalf of the public good that I’ve heard about in quite some time. Some Danish scientists have turned a weed into a land-mine detector:
The genetically modified weed has been coded to change color when its roots come in contact with nitrogen-dioxide (NO2) evaporating from explosives buried in soil.
Within three to six weeks from being sowed over land mine infested areas the small plant, a Thale Cress, will turn a warning red whenever close to a land mine.
All hail Thale Cress 2.0! Read the whole article. [VIA]