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National Defense
September 2009
Stew Magnuson |
Feds Begin to Tackle the Vexing Problem of How to Defeat Homemade Bombs Congress' attention remains focused on preventing the use of weapons of mass destruction on U.S. soil, but improvised explosive devices do not receive the same attention as the chemical, biological or nuclear threats.   |
Chemistry World
February 11, 2011
Emma Shiells |
Enzyme logic biosensor for security surveillance Scientists in the US have made a system that rapidly detects both explosives and nerve agents, providing a simple yes-no response. |
National Defense
March 2007
Grace Jean |
U.S. Airports Still Lack Technologies to Detect Liquid Explosives Despite known terrorist threats, it could be years before airports in the United States are equipped with scanners to detect liquid explosives hidden on passengers and inside carry-on luggage. |
National Defense
September 2010
Stew Magnuson |
DHS Lab Tries to Stay One Step Ahead of Bomb Makers Patrick O'Conner gets paid to make bombs for the Transportation Security Laboratory. |
National Defense
April 2006
Grace Jean |
Explosives at Forefront of Airport Security Measures The Transportation Security Agency's recent modification of prohibited items in carry-on luggage marks a shift from its post-9/11 focus. |
Wired
September 2003
Beth Pinsker |
Confessions of a Baggage Screener I used the CTX 5500 to keep bombs off your plane. I also go elbows deep in your underwear. |
National Defense
June 2013
Stew Magnuson |
Catching Terrorists Carrying Bombs Still a Tough Problem to Solve When police in Watertown, Mass., honed in on Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev hiding in a boat stored in a backyard in April, they had several tools familiar to service members who fought in the Iraq and Afghan wars at their disposal. |
AskMen.com
Jonathan Turner |
How to Speed Through the Airport When it comes to air travel, remember the "three P's" -- packing, preparation and patience. |
Chemistry World
June 6, 2011
Andrew Turley |
A textile bag for bomb blast protection An international team of scientists has incorporated a shear thickening fluid into a bag to protect planes from bombs in passenger luggage. |
National Defense
September 2004
Joe Pappalardo |
New Technologies Target Terrorist, Suicide Bombs By studying structural failures in lab blasts and real-world attacks, researchers are honing in on new shock-absorbing materials, casualty-minimizing layouts and new methods of securing the interaction between the soil and building foundations. |
National Defense
March 2007
Grace Jean |
Focus on Checked Baggage Screening Has Detracted From Aviation Security Aviation security analysts say an explosives screening measure has diverted funds, attention, and resources from passenger and carry-on baggage screening checkpoints to the detriment of national security. |
Inc.
May 2009
Shivani Vora |
Business Travel: A Guide to Luggage Delivery Services Have your luggage shipped instead of checking it in on your next flight. |
