London: Turmeric, one of the most popular spices of Indian curry, contains a chemical that could be the basis for cheap explosives detectors, a new study has claimed. A team led by an Indian scientist found that the curcumin molecule, which is known for its anti-cancer and anti-oxidant properties, could replace more complex solutions to spot explosives like TNT, the BBC News reported. Dr Abhishek Kumar of the University of...
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