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Dutch forensic scientists have cracked a new way to catch bomb makers—by detecting microscopic traces of flash powder, specifically perchlorate, on suspects’ skin or clothes. This breakthrough, driven by researcher Irene van Damme’s doctoral work, links people directly to illegal explosive activity, even showing how traces can spread like DNA through contact. Already being used in court, the method is vital as the Netherlands faces a surge in explosive incidents tied to homemade fireworks—but scientists admit more research is needed to pinpoint how long these chemical fingerprints linger.

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