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Alarm Sounds For Anthrax
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratories has developed a prototype device, reminiscent of a smoke detector, that monitors the air for the presence of bacterial spores such as anthrax.
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NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratories has developed a prototype device, reminiscent of a smoke detector, that monitors the air for the presence of bacterial spores such as anthrax. The device sounds an alarm if it detects an increased presence of bacteria, prompting technicians to confirm the alarm through analysis. The response time is estimated to be 15 minutes--fast enough to prevent widespread contamination.
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