More importantly, the current standards fail to address many simple non-destructive methods of entry into these containers.

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Even better, the technique is non-destructive, meaning that other analyses of the fingerprints can be performed after it has been used.

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In addition, the team is exploring other applications, most notably in the biomedical field for non-destructive testing of large aerospace composite structures.

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One of the interesting means the physicists article focuses on is the use of proton-induced x-ray emission (PIXE), which allows for a non-destructive study of art objects.

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The two institutes have developed compact and portable x-ray devices capable of analysing the structure and chemical composition of ancient bones, buildings, and art objects in a non-destructive fashion.

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And, three, it allows you to more easily identify and drop the non-stop barrage of destructive stories most creators tell themselves during the pivotal moments and challenges that often define success and failure.

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