Scientist Michael Phillips and his colleagues at the Menssana Research Institute in Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA, have developed a breath analysis device called Heartsbreath, which is capable of detecting individuals who have handled explosives during a terrorist incident.
According to the results of surveys conducted, Phillips’ research team found that when a person interacts with explosives, the chemicals used as explosives (such as TNT, dynamite, C-4, etc.) automatically seep into their body through the skin. This phenomenon occurs beyond the individual’s own awareness.
However, with the Heartsbreath breath analysis device, these chemicals can easily “reveal” themselves, allowing analysts to identify suspects who have recently come into contact with explosives.
During the production and testing phases, Michael Phillips divided participants into two distinct groups: one group had contact with explosives, while the other group had none. The results clearly differentiated between the two groups.
Law enforcement and anti-terrorism organizations worldwide have received information about this device with great enthusiasm. However, researchers at the Menssana Research Institute indicated that it will take some time before Heartsbreath can be widely implemented, as it must undergo rigorous testing to eliminate any potential risks in the production process.
