Dogs can detect traces of gasoline down to one billionth of a teaspoon
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 13:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Trained dogs can detect fire accelerants such as gasoline in quantities as small as one billionth of a teaspoon, according to new research by University of Alberta chemists. The study provides the lowest estimate of the limit of sensitivity of dogs' noses and has implications for arson investigations.