September 4, 2013
Who Made the Sarin Used in Syria?
Some telltale signs could hint at the origins of the nerve poison
The Specter of Chemical and Biological Weapons
Efforts to harness the power of toxic chemicals and deadly organisms have been at the core of chemical and biological attacks throughout history. This package chronicles such incidents before and after Syria's recent alleged chemical weapon attack on civilians outside Damascus
HealthAugust 28, 2013
Is it Too Late to Determine Which Chemical Weapons Were Used in Syria?
Probably not, but it's better to act sooner than later
TechnologyJune 17, 2013
U.S. Bioterror Detection Program Comes Under Scrutiny
A national air sampling system tasked with picking up terrorist biological attacks faces scrutiny
April 18, 2013
Murderous Mail: How Dangerous Are the D.C. Ricin Attacks?
Although not as easily delivered as weaponized anthrax, ricin in purified form can be just as deadly
TechnologyMarch 15, 2012
Shocking Pink: An Inexpensive Test for Chemical Weapon Attacks
Paper sensors change color from blue to pink within 30 seconds of exposure to trace amounts of the toxic gas
HealthFebruary 6, 2012
Anthrax Toxicity Depends on Human Genetics
TechnologyJune 25, 2011
Is Karzai's Accusation That Coalition Forces Are Polluting Afghanistan with Nuclear Material Accurate or an Over-Reaction?
Afghan President Hamid Karzai's recent comment that U.S. and NATO-led forces use weapons with "nuclear components" may be a reference to depleted-uranium munitions, whose health impact is still being studied
TechnologyFebruary 22, 2010
Army seeks to eliminate its chemical weapons by blowing them up
HealthApril 13, 2009
Battling bioterror--A new test for ricin
HealthNovember 18, 2008
Gulf War syndrome is the real deal, science panel says
TechnologySeptember 19, 2008
Seven Years Later: Electrons Unlocked Post-9/11 Anthrax Mail Mystery
A key part of the FBI's early investigation was finding whether the germ that killed five people in late 2001 was weaponized. Although they found the answer, scientists had to keep mum until the agency completed its inquiry
EnvironmentApril 17, 2003
New Study Finds Agent Orange Use Was Underestimated
The SciencesNovember 5, 2001
Better Killing through Chemistry
Buying chemical weapons material through the mail is quick and easy
HealthApril 20, 2001
Agent Orange Linked to Leukemia