WWII discovery may counter bioterrorists
...e study with Dr. Vilensky. "The possible threat of terrorism gives this World War II discovery renewed significance among emergency physicians because it is a treatment for Lewisite, a chemical warfare agent that produces immediate pain and blistering on contact and can cause blindness if it gets into the eyes...Diamond film may enable critical new sensors for bioterror
MADISON - In this time of the chronic threat of terrorism and the possibility of war with an adversary who may be armed with biological weapons, high on the wish list of security agencies and battlefield commanders is a quick and easy way to detect the presence of dangerous biological agents. Now, with the ...Underwater sensor system could protect reservoirs, drinking water
...ound in castor beans and thought to be a potential terrorism agent. Sensors also exist for other harmful chemicals. In the aqueous sensor network system an uplink node floats on the water's surface and transfers the aqueous network data from the water to the air, where it is received by the command computer....Biological and chemical agents in terrorism examined at AAN Annual Meeting
...he recent insurgence of national and international terrorism is a potential threat to the world as a whole," says Mishra. "Lessons learned from the past will be a guiding force for the future. Early recognition and elimination of these sources, and prompt treatment of exposure to biological toxins is essential...SPR Annual Meeting features newsworthy discoveries
...f homeland security, any edge in the fight against terrorism is a welcome tool. Scientists have recently started looking into the possibility of recording the brain's electrical activity as a means of detecting lies and assessing memory--in essence trying to read the criminal mind.. Investigators have used s...Max Planck Research awards 2003 presented
...ht of armed conflicts, the challenges presented by terrorism but also the process of European unity and the upcoming eastward expansion, Thomas Risse delves into the consequences for world politics. - Prof. Kathleen Thelen from the Department of Political Science at Northwestern University in Illinois, USA r...Device detects, traps and deactivates airborne viruses and bacteria
...ial particles. The work is promising in the war on terrorism for deactivating airborne bioagents and bioweapons such as the smallpox virus, anthrax and ricin, and also in routine indoor air ventilation applications such as in buildings and aircraft cabins. Pratim Biswas, Ph.D.,Stifel & Quinette Jens Professor ...Leading science, higher-education and engineering groups urge six improvements to U.S. visa quagmire
...cientific advances to combat HIV and AIDS, hunger, terrorism and many other crises will require the insights and contributions of scholars from many regions." The joint statement expresses strong support for the U.S. government's efforts to establish new visa policies while bolstering security. AAU President ...Measuring blood sugar with a wave of the arm
...ws promise for monitoring environmental toxins and terrorism agents like ricin. "The vision of our work is a pa...B two causes of foodborne illness as well as the terrorism agent ricin. Grimes is not yet partnering with a developer to commercialize the glucose sensor, but ...Congress to fund Sequim-based coastal security research effort
...gencies can better identify and describe potential terrorism targets. Additionally,they will develop and improve ocean transport computer models that can analyze where a signature came from and predict where it's going. PNNL scientists will draw upon existing technologies and capabilities at the Sequim laborat...DuPont developing new protective suits for military, first responders
... announced promising research in the fight against terrorism with the development of protective materials that are resistant to chemical and biological agents. The suits are targeted for use by U.S. soldiers, firefighters, and other first responders. Early feedback from wearers has been positive. The U.S....