Nuclear war would cause many immediate fatalities, but smoke from the resulting fires would also…
DEFENSE, DETECTION, & PUBLIC SAFETY
Death Penalty Can Express Society’s Outrage – but Biases Often Taint the Verdict
In its hearing on Oct. 13, 2021, the Supreme Court appeared to favor reinstating the…
History of Alcohol Offenses Associated with Higher Suicide Risk for Men Who Bought Handguns
Access to firearms is a known risk factor for suicide, but new research from the UC Davis…
SwRI Awarded GSA ASTRO Contracts to Provide Technical Services to U.S. Government Clients
The General Services Administration (GSA) awarded Southwest Research Institute three contracts to provide technical services…
Police Killings of Civilians in the U.S. Have Been Undercounted by More Than Half in Official Statistics
The big idea The number of people killed by police officers in the U.S. has…
Havana Syndrome Fits the Pattern of Psychosomatic Illness – but That Doesn’t Mean the Symptoms Aren’t Real
In early September 2021, a CIA agent was evacuated from Serbia in the latest case…
Just Because They’re Angry Doesn’t Make Them Guilty: New Research
Computer equipment is missing from a company storage room. Of the three employees who have…
Deadly Auto Crashes More Likely During Pandemic Lockdown
With fewer people on the road during the early days of the pandemic, more drivers…
Top U.S. General: Whisperer to Presidents, Target of Intrigue
Gen. Mark Milley has been the target of more political intrigue and debate in two…
Federal Police Reform Talks Have Failed – but Local Efforts Stand a Better Chance of Success
Bipartisan talks over police reform ended with no agreement on Sept. 22, 2021, with House…
