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March 12, 2012
It’s a gas?
A new litmus-like paper sensor developed at U-M could be a real life saver. It changes from blue to pink within 30 seconds of exposure to nerve gases which are colorless, odorless, tasteless and deadly. While today’s soldiers carry masks and protective gear, they currently don’t have reliable ways of knowing when they need them in time.
Photo: Marcin Szczepanski, University of Michigan CoE Multimedia Producer