The US Department of Homeland Security has developed a new screening prototype that uses ultra-low field magnetic resonance imaging to detect liquids in baggage and on airline passengers. The SENSIT technology can differentiate between harmful items and common carry-on liquid consumables with high accuracy.
The US Department of Homeland Security is testing current bridge designs and investigating advances in steel and reinforced concrete to explore shielding cables and connections with protective sleeves or covers. The goal is to fortify bridges like Superman's blue suit, making them resistant to terrorist sabotage.
The US Department of Homeland Security is working on a comprehensive project to identify technologies and procedures to rapidly assess and repair levees. The goal is to limit trouble when a levee breaches or prevent such breaks from happening again, using innovative designs, materials, and approaches. The project aims to develop soluti...
A team of researchers led by Darrell Taulbee has created a new type of fertilizer that reduces the explosive potential of ammonium nitrate, a key ingredient in homemade bombs. By coating AN pellets with coal ash, they achieve a blast much less violent, without eliminating its initiating power.
The US Department of Homeland Security's Marine Asset Tag Tracking System (MATTS) uses GPS and data logging to track large cargo ships worldwide. This system helps identify potential security risks, such as explosives or biologic threats, and provides real-time alerts to authorities.