Security
Safe shampoo or liquid bomb? MagViz airport screening launched
LANL created MagViz, a new tool that distinguishes potential-threat liquids from harmless ones screened at airport baggage checkpoints.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/concealed_threats_in_liquidsLab Satellite Instruments Detect Nuclear Threats
Los Alamos nuclear detonation detection technologies protect the world.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/preventing_nuclear_warASPECT Plane Protects World from Toxins, Terrorism
Los Alamos' stealth airplane technology detects chemical and radioactive dangers—like a superhero vehicle but more advanced than what you see in the movies.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/protection_from_the_skyInfrasonic Sensors Detect Silent National Security Threats
Missiles and meteors are often silent—some designed to be concealed—but Los Alamos scientist Doug ReVelle perfected a method to detect these quiet dangers.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/hear_no_evilNew Antitoxins, Antiobiotics Battle Anthrax Terrorism
To counter the deadly effects of the anthrax pathogen, multiple approaches are being pursued by Los Alamos, including development of a life-saving antitoxin.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/deadly_effectsScanner detects concealed threats making public places safer
Muon tomography scanner safely and rapidly detects concealed nuclear threats.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/detecting_dangerous_substancesAyyorgun breeds wireless nodes
Self-organizing sensor network research wins award
Wireless sensor networks soon may allow engineers to wirelessly monitor miles of gas and oil pipelines, rescue workers to detect signs of life under rubble, and monitor illicit trafficking and intrusions on international borders . . .
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