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Boise Most Vulnerable City in Western U.S. to Terrorist Attack

Apr 01, 2008 -Many cities on the East Coast are highly vulnerable to a terrorist attack, especially those with ports.

Heart Monitors Can Be Hacked, Researchers Say

Mar 12, 2008 -A research team has hacked into a defibrillator, but says the possibility that others will try and succeed are low.

Radiation Detection Machine Tests Inconclusive, Report Says

Mar 05, 2008 -Despite their previous statements that the radiation detection machines worked, DHS now says a new round of tests cannot show whether the machines can "detect and identify actual objects that might be smuggled."

Virginia Tech, Kaine Lobby for Campus Security Study

Feb 19, 2008 -Funds sought for study to secure open public environments.

Private Sector Provides Recommendations on Preparedness Standards

Feb 06, 2008 -A group of private-sector associations, including ASIS International, have issued a report on security standards being mandated by the Department of Homeland Security.

Massive Waste at DHS, Says Report

Dec 06, 2007 -A new report from a private watchdog group "details billions of dollars in waste and mismanagement of taxpayer dollars" at DHS.

A New Form of Electromagnetic Radiation Could Bolster Airport and National Security

Nov 27, 2007 -Scientists at the DOE's Argonne National Laboratory may be able to harness the power of T-rays for more effective checkpoint screening.

Balancing Science and Security

Oct 19, 2007 -America's scientific community is worried government fears of terrorism will stop the flow of information, researchers, and students necessary for America's continued scientific supremacy.

Bacterium May Have Killed 19,000 in 2005

Oct 16, 2007 -Researchers say M.R.S.A., a virulent drug-resistant bacterium found in hospitals and nursing homes, could account for more deaths than HIV/AIDS.

Va. Tech Panel Releases Report on Massacre

Aug 30, 2007 -University officials, university police, and mental health system criticized.

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