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Chemistry World January 31, 2012 Yuandi Li	Molecular dynamics to combat chemical terrorism Computers can make finding new ways of decontaminating the deadliest known chemicals safer and easier, according to US researchers.
Chemistry World September 24, 2009 Lewis Brindley	Nerve gas detection in a fraction of a second A new molecule that detects and destroys lethal nerve gases has been developed by researchers in the US.
Chemistry World September 20, 2013 Simon Hadlington	Syria's decision to join Chemical Weapons Convention welcomed Experts have welcomed the Syrian government's pledge to sign up to the Chemical Weapons Convention, which outlaws the production and use of chemical weapons and commits signatories to destroying stockpiles.
Chemistry World June 11, 2013 Helen Carmichael	French convinced sarin used in Syria Evidence is building that factions in the Syria conflict are using the deadly chemical weapon sarin. This article looks at the science behind sarin and its detection.
Technology Research News December 3, 2003	Nanotubes detect nerve gas Naval Research Laboratory researchers have found that carbon nanotubes are sensitive to extremely small concentrations -- less than one part per billion -- of chemical nerve agents.
National Defense August 2007 Sandra I. Erwin	Mercury Contamination Could Slow Down Destruction of Chemical Stockpile The Army has destroyed nearly half of the nation's chemical weapons stockpile during the past decade. But completing the second half of the job by the mandated deadline of April 2012 will be tougher than previously expected.
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Chemistry World September 4, 2014 Emma Stoye	De-gassing gas masks with hydrogen peroxide Those involved in the clear-up of chemical weapons are kept safe by protective clothing such as gas masks. But how do you de-contaminate a gas mask and safely dispose of it when it is a chemical hazard?
Chemistry World July 23, 2007 Michael Gross	Goat Antidote An enzyme known to act as a powerful antidote against organophosporous compounds has been expressed in the milk of transgenic goats, report researchers Organophosphorus compounds are recognized as potential chemical weapons agents.
Chemistry World November 7, 2013 Helen Carmichael	World faces up to Syria's chemical weapons legacy The UN watchdog has confirmed that Syria has destroyed its chemical weapons manufacturing equipment a day ahead of the deadline. The costly and complex task of disposing of the chemical weapons remains.
Chemistry World February 11, 2011 Emma Shiells	Enzyme logic biosensor for security surveillance Scientists in the US have made a system that rapidly detects both explosives and nerve agents, providing a simple yes-no response.
National Defense June 2005 Joe Pappalardo	Chemical Weapons Demobilization Meets New Hurdles The Defense Department's troubled effort to neutralize its stock of chemical weapons is facing more turmoil, caused in part by homeland security considerations, according to officials at a recent congressional hearing.
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National Defense June 2011 Eric Beidel	By Changing Color, Plants Can Signal Presence of Explosives Researchers at Colorado State University are using actual plants -- green, leafy organisms -- to detect explosives and environmental pollutants.
National Defense August 2007 Breanne Wagner	Abandoned Chemical Weapons Pose Continual Threat Hidden chemical weapons are scattered across the globe, in rivers, bays, lakes and oceans, and buried in the ground at current and former military bases
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National Defense June 2010 Grace V. Jean	Research Challenge: How to Defend Against Still-Undefined Chemical, Biological Attacks Military scientists are often criticized for not working fast enough and for not pushing technologies into the field more expeditiously. Those working in chemical and biological sciences are no exception.
Science News December 6, 2003 Janet Raloff	Leaden Gardens Recognizing the threat posed by tainted soil, environmental scientists have warned that growing edible plants in soils near streets or within several feet of homes and other painted structures risks extracting lead from the soil and bringing it to the dinner table.
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National Defense June 2013 Stew Magnuson	Handheld Chemical Cloud Identifier Hits First Responder Market BLOCK Engineering has shrunk a fixed-sight chemical cloud detector down to where it can be carried into the field.
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National Defense March 2005 Harold Kennedy	Vendors Vie for Chem-Bio Defense Dollars A number of new technologies were on display in Tampa, Fla., at an industry conference hosted by the U.S. Special Operations Command. Here is a sampling.