plant Nanobionic To Detect Buried Explosives

MIT engineers have developed nanobionic spinach plants that can detect buried landmines and hidden explosives.

The researchers were able to do this by embedding the leaves of the spinach with carbon nanotubes transforming them into sensors that can detect explosives and wirelessly transmit the information to a handheld device.

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reducing greenhouse gas emissions

The federal government is designating 48 electric vehicle charging corridors along 25,000 miles of major highways as a way to cut greenhouse gas emissions and make it easier for drivers to switch to electric cars,

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