---
title: "A virtually close shave."
description: "CBRNe World provides those tasked with defending against CBRN and IED threats with the essential practical, scientific and political information. Access the current and previous issues of the magazine by registering as a member."
url: "https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/a-virtually-close-shave"
date: "2026-07-30T21:11:08+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

#  A virtually close shave.

 Written by S Johnson on 08 September 2010.

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