One of the benefits of this technique is that it allows for a relatively rapid detection of tiny electric and magnetic fields.

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Novel nanosensors will allow for the rapid detection, diagnosis and prescription of antidotes to deadly biological or chemical agents--such technologies could ensure safety of both armed forces and civilian populations.

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Made up of six regional disease surveillance networks in the Middle East, Southern and East Africa, South East Asia and Eastern Europe (each of which are in turn partnerships of several national health ministries), CORDS has the potential to speed best practices and help innovate rapid disease detection and response.

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The EEA suggests that the best way to tackle the threats posed by invasive species was through a "combination of preventative measures, early detection and rapid response to incursions, with permanent management only as the last option".

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