Jun 26 2011

Drug Boosts Snakebite Survival Time By Half

Researchers in Australia showed that a class of compounds called nitric oxide donors delays the entry of toxins from potentially deadly snakebites.

Nov 23 2010

Face Shield May Prevent Military Brain Injuries

Tag: Brain and Central Nervous System,Explosions,Explosives,SoldiersDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 5:45 pm
Helmets currently leave soldiers' faces unprotected, allowing explosive forces to blast through.

Nov 23 2010

Going Through Airport Security? What to Expect

Tag: Air Travel,Explosives,Government,Transportation,TravelEric Niiler @ 12:00 pm
At least 20 levels of security are in place to thwart both terror attacks and troublemakers in the air.

Nov 02 2010

Bomb-Sniffing Sensors Better Than Dogs

Tag: Bombs,Explosives,Sensors,Service Dogs,Working DogsDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 7:39 pm
An Israeli company is developing sensors capable of detecting explosive chemicals that bomb-sniffing dogs can miss.

Sep 17 2010

Water Blade To Disarm Bombs

Tag: Bombs,Explosives,IED,Military,SoldiersEric Bland @ 4:15 pm
Known as the Stingray, the liquid blade is already saving the lives of American soldiers in Afghanistan.

Jul 15 2010

T-Ray Tech Spots Bombs, Drugs from a Mile Away

Tag: Drugs,Explosives,MilitaryEric Bland @ 4:15 pm
Scientists have replicated Superman's X-ray vision to see through clothing or packages in order to spot security threats.

Apr 02 2010

U.S. to Begin Profiling Air Passengers

Tag: Air Travel,Explosives,Government,Racial Profiling,TravelDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 4:45 pm
Traits such as nationality, age, recently visited countries, and partial names will be used to screen passengers.