Homeland Security
Natural defenses: Ecosystems can inspire ideas for protecting power grids from disaster or attack
Interdisciplinary team publishes findings in the journal IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
18 U.S. labs join forces to battle infectious diseases
Workshop at Texas A&M gathers leading experts from research universities and federal agencies
Data from extreme weather could improve power grid’s reliability
A&M engineer takes novel approach to studying heat and cold in Texas
Software can sort illicit materials from mixed nuclear samples, study says
Process can identify three attributes of the sample’s history for investigators
How do communities respond to frequent, recurring natural disasters?
Doctoral candidate studies the implications of hurricanes and other catastrophes
Systems of plants and soil can relieve flooding in cities, new report says
GIS data mapping and digital modeling reveal effectiveness of AgriLife’s approach
State of safety: Quakes are common in west Texas, but rarely destructive
Geoscientists note an uptick in seismic activity in the state’s oil country
Lethal agents: Study examines options for emergency treatment
Answers could benefit pest control, agriculture and armed forces
Sniff test: Detecting contraband without opening containers
Trained dogs will hunt for smuggling with minimal disruption to port operations