Detection Systems
Updated: August 11th, 2006 11:29 AM GMT-05:00
Experts: Planes Vulnerable to Bombs Built on Board
Challenge is finding the ingredients in screening, since they can be hidden in everyday objects

AP Photo/Kevin Wolf
Liquids and gels are now banned from U.S. flights for fear that they may hide the materials for engineering explosives.
By SHAWN POGATCHNIK
Associated Press Writer
Associated Press Writer
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