Terrorism
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A prototype explosives-detecting boarding gate promises not to interrupt the flow of passengers boarding a plane.
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ScienceThe Department of Homeland Security is testing new sensors by releasing bacteria into the Boston Subway.
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The Semi Autonomous Pipe Bomb End-cap Remover (SAPBER) is a device that disables pipe bombs, while leaving their components intact for forensic analysis.
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A scientist with Britain's Ministry of Defence has invented a handheld device that makes collecting samples and carrying out tests in the field much simpler and faster than previously possible.
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FiRST is a new app from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, that advises first responders on what to do in the event of a bomb threat.
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ScienceSilk treated with chlorine has been shown to kill anthrax-like bacteria within minutes of contact.
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ScienceThe "Questionable Observer Detector" is a computer system that is able to identify people who show up in multiple pieces of video, such as news footage of crime scenes.
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Homeland Security is developing a wallet-sized dosimeter, which could be used to detect dangerous levels of ionizing radiation.
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ScienceThe prototype BioExplorers system uses live sniffer mice to detect explosives.
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ScienceGenetically-modified plants are being created, that will turn white in the presence of pollutants or explosives.
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A CCTV surveillance system is being developed, which will detect unattended baggage and locate its owner.
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ScienceUsing P300 brain wave reading technology, researchers have been able to accurately deduct details regarding a mock planned terrorist attack.
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