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Madison tech startup would detect deadly explosives in Ukraine, other countries: Spin-out from UW-Madison uses nuclear technology to detect concealed explosives

A technology startup has developed a novel approach to detecting landmines and concealed explosives that could save lives.

Clandestine Materials Detection Inc., a spin-out of University of Wisconsin-Madison, says it’s been contacted by Ukraine for help in finding explosive devices that are a threat to civilians and soldiers. Some areas have thousands of landmines set to be triggered by footsteps, vehicles or farm equipment.