These researchers previously developed a “MasSpec Pen,” a handheld device integrated with a mass spectrometer for direct analysis and molecular profiling of […] More
The Transportation Security Administration relies on technologies—such as explosives detection systems—to help secure the travel of about 2.8 million passengers every day. […] More
The Drug Enforcement Agency’s Strategic Intelligence Section has released the 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA), a comprehensive assessment of the threat […] More
The FY2021 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) is one of four grant programs that constitute DHS/FEMA’s focus on transportation infrastructure security activities. […] More
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) released its annual announcement of the Long Range Broad Agency Announcement this week, outlining […] More
Trained dogs are incredible chemical sensors, far better at detecting explosives, narcotics and other substances than even the most advanced technological device. […] More
The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) marked the official opening of the new £30 million Energetics Analysis Centre this week. […] More
Military working dogs often scout areas for explosives devices and hazardous materials and assist in rescue operations, but giving dogs the necessary […] More
The UK Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is seeking innovative proposals to develop and improve explosives and weapons detection capability. Explosive threats […] More
Army Research Laboratory collaboration with Vadum, Inc., North Carolina State University, the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Army Research Office leads […] More
A technology that can quickly detect explosive vapors, deadly chemicals and illicit drugs with unparalleled accuracy has been named the 2020 Innovation […] More
Human hair is made up of proteins called keratins that are wound together into a durable structure. In an effort to make […] More