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Bee Venom Used To Detect Explosives and Pesticides
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Scientists from MIT have discovered that by coating carbon nanotubes in bee venom, they can create ultra-sensitive detectors for explosives such as TNT, as well as at least two different types of pesticides. This means that bees and their stingers could become important to making better environmental sensors. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger
