Public healthIs it a Virus or Bacteria? New Tech Rapidly Tests for Pathogens Published 25 June 2021 The first line of defense against pandemics is the ability quickly to detect the presence or absence of previously unknown pathogens. DHS S&T is exploring a new technology that can discriminate between bacterial and viral infections using only

Miami building collapseWhy Did the Miami Apartment Building Collapse? And Are Others in Danger? By Trivess Moore and David Oswald Published 25 June 2021 It is too early to tell what caused the collapse of the Champlain Towers South Tower, but the following causes are now being examined: a progressive collapse as a result of

GunsIn Launching of Anti-Crime Campaign, Biden Cites Old Data By Masood Farivar Published 25 June 2021 Ninety percent of guns found at crime scenes were sold by just 5% of gun dealers, President Joe Biden said Wednesday while unveiling his anti-crime initiative. But the 2000 ATF report has long been considered out of date, and

SuperbugsCountries’ Shortcomings in Tackling Antibiotic Resistance Spotlighted By Chris Dall Published 25 June 2021 A new report indicates that while the world’s leading economies have been talking a good game when it comes to addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), they have yet to translate that talk into substantive action. At the conclusion of a meeting this month

Supply chain securityMilitary and Defense-Related Supply Chains By Bradley Martin Published 25 June 2021 The military services, geographic combatant commanders, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and other combat support agencies have different responsibilities and incentives, and their management of their supply chains reflect these differences. These incentives drive behavior that makes individual sense for the

Public healthIs it a Virus or Bacteria? New Tech Rapidly Tests for Pathogens Published 25 June 2021 The first line of defense against pandemics is the ability quickly to detect the presence or absence of previously unknown pathogens. DHS S&T is exploring a new technology that can discriminate between bacterial and viral infections using only

Miami building collapseWhy Did the Miami Apartment Building Collapse? And Are Others in Danger? By Trivess Moore and David Oswald Published 25 June 2021 It is too early to tell what caused the collapse of the Champlain Towers South Tower, but the following causes are now being examined: a progressive collapse as a result of

Water securityNew Irrigation Tool Promotes Efficient Water Use and Environmental Stewardship Published 25 June 2021 Irrigation technology has developed to the point where pressurized pipes can deliver water for irrigation while generating in-conduit hydropower that can be used to power electric pumps that currently rely on diesel, and in the future, also power electric tractors

SuperbugsCountries’ Shortcomings in Tackling Antibiotic Resistance Spotlighted By Chris Dall Published 25 June 2021 A new report indicates that while the world’s leading economies have been talking a good game when it comes to addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), they have yet to translate that talk into substantive action. At the conclusion of a meeting this month

China watchIslamic World “Actively Collaborating” with China’s Global Campaign against Uyghurs: Researchers By Reid Standish Published 24 June 2021 A new report documents how governments — predominantly from Muslim-majority countries across the Middle East and Asia — have cooperated with Beijing to surveil, detain, and repatriate Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities from China who have