Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Four college students have used their scientific training to come up with an unusual solution to an all-too-common problem on college campuses and beyond. They are developing a nail polish that changes color when it is exposed to date-rape drugs such as Rohypnol, Xanax and GHB, to help women detect if the colorless, odorless compounds have been slipped into their drinks.
A woman wearing the experimental nail polish would be able to tell if her drink had been drugged by simply dipping her finger into the drink and giving it a stir. The product is still being tested and is not available for purchase at the moment.
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    1. I found this idea interesting, but after reading more on the issue I think this invention might not be plausible. Here is a short article that argues against the nail polish. http://inventorspot.com/articles/undercover-colors-nail-polish-why-detecting-date-rape-drugs-isnt

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