Curry powder molecule 'is cheap sensor for explosives'

Gerald · 03-25-11, 07:49 AM

The main chemical in the curry spice turmeric could be the basis for cheap explosives detectors, say researchers.

The curcumin molecule is already well-known in medicine for its anti-cancer and anti-oxidant properties.

Now, research presented at the American Physical Society meeting suggests it could replace more complex solutions to spot explosives like TNT.

As it gathers molecules of explosive material in air, changes in its light-emitting properties can be measured.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12849781

Note: 25 March 2011 Last updated at 00:07 GMT

Gerald · 03-25-11, 07:50 AM

I eagerly await what Jim has to say about this,

Catfish · 09-10-18, 02:31 AM

Welcome to Subsim Benny42

Curry is indeed a mixture of several ingredients, and they vary.. afaik there is always Curcuma, Cumin and Haldi, with a lot of other varying quantities of spices. No curry spice mixture is the same: from hot/spicy to sweet, there's a lot to adjust it to your taste, or the meal intended..

I guess our english or indian friends here know more about those different curries

Jimbuna · 09-10-18, 06:42 AM

Benny42

Catfish · 09-10-18, 07:37 AM

Some Benny 42 (1st post) asked for curry (spice mixture) recipes, but he or someone else has deleted the post?

Jimbuna · 09-10-18, 11:32 AM

Ah, right...that explains it then

03-25-11, 07:49 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Curry powder molecule 'is cheap sensor for explosives' The main chemical in the curry spice turmeric could be the basis for cheap explosives detectors, say researchers. The curcumin molecule is already well-known in medicine for its anti-cancer and anti-oxidant properties. Now, research presented at the American Physical Society meeting suggests it could replace more complex solutions to spot explosives like TNT. As it gathers molecules of explosive material in air, changes in its light-emitting properties can be measured. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12849781 Note: 25 March 2011 Last updated at 00:07 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	I eagerly await what Jim has to say about this, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-10-18, 02:31 AM	#3
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,765 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Welcome to Subsim Benny42 Curry is indeed a mixture of several ingredients, and they vary.. afaik there is always Curcuma, Cumin and Haldi, with a lot of other varying quantities of spices. No curry spice mixture is the same: from hot/spicy to sweet, there's a lot to adjust it to your taste, or the meal intended.. I guess our english or indian friends here know more about those different curries __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

09-10-18, 06:42 AM	#4
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09-10-18, 07:37 AM	#5
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,765 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Some Benny 42 (1st post) asked for curry (spice mixture) recipes, but he or someone else has deleted the post? __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

09-10-18, 11:32 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Ah, right...that explains it then __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!