The Kerala state of India, which is popularly known as "God's Own Country," is home to some of the most enchanting natural attractions in the world. The landscape varies from lush green tea plantations, thick forests, and rich wetlands to valleys with rivers and waterfalls. The region is dotted with a variety of colonial architectural heritage, including churches and forts. The culture is rich in art, music, and dance. Of course, all this beauty comes at a price. The state is also home to some of the world's most prominent land mines after decades of armed conflict among Communist rebels and pro-state militias, a land mine ban was declared in 2001 that covers all but 150 square miles of protected forestland near the Western Ghats mountain range. So everyone got excited when a group of scientists came up with an ingenious idea.