Archive for the ‘War & peace’ Category

  • Dirty Bomb Threat

    Suspect arrested, may be charged with trying to develop a dirty bomb. What is a dirty bomb, and how badly would it harm us?


    Thursday, June 13th, 2002
  • Biological Weapons: Too Tricky to Use?

    Will terrorists use biological weapons? How have bio-weapons been used in the past?


    Thursday, October 4th, 2001
  • Missile Defense: State of the “Art”

    Missile defense: Protective shield, or dangerous myth? New tests do little to solve the problem.


    Friday, June 18th, 1999
  • Gulf War Syndrome?

    History of chemical weapons and Gulf War Syndrome. What could explain the widespread symptoms among veterans?


    Saturday, August 10th, 1996


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