national security
The University of Michigan’s Nuclear Engineering Laboratory in Ann Arbor finds its perfect fit—in a former nuclear reactor
New device can detect gamma rays and identify radioactive isotopes
New sensor could potentially be used to identify traces of drugs and explosives, as well as speeding the analysis of certain medical samples
The experiment was one in a series that aims to help ensure plutonium operations continue to be conducted safely
Scientists want to use algorithms to extract useful information from video footage, photos, and other material
Eventually, this method could be used in systems placed in airports, for the environmental monitoring of pollutants, or even in battlefields
Michigan State University biometric expert Anil Jain and his team are working to solve the biggest problems facing fingerprint recognition systems today
Method provides a valuable tool for emergency responders, nuclear nonproliferation authorities, and forensics
Scintillating discovery at Sandia Labs
