Afghanistan: Heat Signatures Help Track Down Old and Still Deadly Land Mines

Apr 30, 2019 | Sid Perkins, Science News for Students
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Even when a war is over, the killing can continue. Land mines left behind in former conflict zones can still claim casualties. Now, researchers have developed a technique that can help spot one type of plastic-based mine. It’s a type that is very hard to spot. One day, this new technique might be used to locate and eliminate those explosives — especially in fields where children now play.