Childhood toys lost in a war-torn field have inspired an odd-looking invention which its young Dutch inventor hopes can help save thousands of lives and limbs in his native Afghanistan.

Technology - Engineering

Jan 03, 2013 4.7 / 5 (3) 11

With the best explosive detectors often unable to sniff out the tiny amounts of TNT released from terrorist bombs in airports and other public places, scientists are reporting a potential solution. Their ...

Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry

Aug 08, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 1

Sri Lanka's elephant population remains healthy despite decades of fighting between government and rebel forces, the first survey since the end of the nation's bloody civil war showed Friday.

Biology - Ecology

Sep 02, 2011 not rated yet 0

A team of European researchers has devised a method for locating plastic anti-personnel mines, which are manufactured to avoid detection by metal detectors. The technique involves analysing the temperature ...

Technology - Engineering

Dec 22, 2009 4.7 / 5 (3) 1