Israel tests new 'bacteria' weapon

Israeli scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a “bacterial weapon” capable of detecting underground mines.

Israeli scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new “bacterial weapon” that they say could revolutionize mine clearance.

The system uses a combination of laser scanners and special bacteria that can glow.

The drones will be equipped with laser systems and special bacteria that will allow them to detect mines and enemy warheads.

According to the journal Nature Biotechnology, Israeli researchers have successfully researched the use of special bacteria to locate underground mines and unexploded warheads.

Scientists have successfully tested this special type of bacteria by exposing them to explosives, then under the influence of laser beams these bacteria began to glow. This success allows them to be used to detect warheads from a distance.

During the testing of this bacteria, they were released into the environment in an area where several different types of anti-personnel mines were placed. Then, under the effect of a laser scanner, this special bacteria found all types of mines in a certain area. This shows us that their ability to work is highly effective.

According to the head of the program, Mr. Shimshon Belkin, it is necessary to further improve the sensitivity of the “bacterial” sensors and especially make them more compact.

According to the plan, the system will be installed on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). When equipped with this weapon system, they can operate to sweep minefields over large areas.

However, at present, information about this system has not been fully disclosed. For example, we do not know how to determine the intensity or the ability to spread bacteria or whether they are dangerous to humans or not...?

It is known that every year, the number of victims caused by anti-personnel mines is not small, up to tens of thousands of people in the world and most of them are civilians.

It is believed that there are still about 100 million undiscovered mines scattered on the surface of the Earth, so this invention by Israeli scientists not only has military significance but also has great humanitarian value.

In addition, the appearance of this system will help the engineering forces of countries around the world to quickly and effectively solve their work. Because the engineering forces of countries including Vietnam have been facing many difficulties and dangers in clearing mines left over from the war.

According to Baodatviet