Blue Crab Nanosensor to Fight Terrorism

Roland Piquepaille writes "A substance found in crab shells called chitosan has very useful properties. For example, it has been used in bandages to stop bleeding. But now, researchers at the University of Maryland have used the chitosan from blue crabs living in Chesapeake Bay as a component of a nanoscale sensor system which could save many lives in the future. These blue crab nanosensors will be used to improve security in airports, hospitals and other public locations by detecting tiny amounts of explosives or chemicals in air and water. Read on for additional references and pictures of these blue crab nanosensors."

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but...

[howhardcanitbetocrea]

they wouldn't be allowed in airports with those sharp claws would they?

Sure, we're safe...

[ShadowSonic]

...until the terrorists learn to attack their weak points for MASSIVE DAMAGE.

No Entry!

[Anonymous Coward]

Warning!

Firearms, explosives, flammable liquids, radioactive materials, poisons, knives, and persons allergic to shellfish not allowed beyond this point.

RIIIIIDGE RACER

[fo0bar]

You know, I once used giant enemy crab nanosensors [youtube.com] to attack its weak point for massive damage. True story.

Re:"Could"

[kfg]

"Could" is a word of so many possibilities. It is totaly unlike its lesser cousin, the word "will"

Have faith.

KFG

Nanosensors?

[rmadhuram]

I first read it as "Blue Crab Nonsense to Fight Terrorism"

Re:Funny Story

[kfg]

We're running around banning knitting needles . . .

Sweaters can cause itch and afghans kill.

KFG

IBM Onboard

[gilberry]

With IBM on board, using their tastiest, fastest computer for crimefighting, we can't lose. These IBM researchers amaze me. First they crafted the chart conquering pop music supercomputer Deep Blue Something. Now, the top 40 reduced to jetsam in their wake, they have set their sights on terrorism. You know, we can talk about how there's no pure research anymore, but IBM is as freewheeling and boundless as ever.

Re:Easy hack to defeat...

[atomic-penguin]

Blue crabs only get frightened from Old Bay seasoning.