Breaking News: Terrorism/Homeland Security

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A University of Cincinnati terrorism expert examines the strides in preparing and responding to terrorism, as well as what still needs to be accomplished.

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Eleven experts in fields ranging from economics and security to history and recreation discuss the impact of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and issues surrounding the 10th anniversary. The experts are available for interviews. Some items include videos.

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Although Americans are increasingly tolerant of the open expression of a variety of views, the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 have made most Americans reluctant to extend those freedoms to Muslim extremists, research released Aug. 25 by NORC at the University of Chicago shows.

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Cornell University has assembled 13 researchers and professionals who can discuss a variety of issues related to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks – from a lead architect’s perspective on redesigning the World Trade Center to a researcher working with the Department of Defense to study how social media might uncover future attack plans.

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In an article to be published in a special issue of Public Administration Review, University of Cincinnati researchers find that the goals of the Intelligence Reform and Prevention of Terrorism Act remain unfulfilled.

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Florida State University’s nationally regarded experts in terrorism, grief, economics, religion, media and culture and foreign relations are available to answer media questions and provide comment and analysis on the ramifications of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a statistical model of the typical, day-to-day operations at non-commercial, general aviation airports. The research could help officials detect unusual activity or behavior that might be associated with a security threat.

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Americans are used to drinking from the kitchen tap without fear of harm, even though water utilities might be vulnerable to terrorist attacks or natural contaminants. Now, thanks to CANARY Event Detection Software — an open-source software developed by Sandia National Laboratories in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — public water systems can be protected through enhanced detection of such threats.

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Short-term and long-term psychological effects of the 9/11 attacks spread far beyond New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pa., according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

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Instead of calming fears, the death of Osama bin Laden actually led more Americans to feel threatened by Muslims living in the United States, according to a new nationwide survey.

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In their attempts to legitimize suicide bombings, many terrorist groups such as Hamas and Al Queda have crafted a reinterpretation of Muslim doctrine and teachings.

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Using a crystal ball to protect homeland security might seem far-fetched, but researchers at Wake Forest University and Fisk University have partnered to develop crystals that can be used to detect nuclear threats, radioactive material or chemical bombs more accurately and affordably.

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When an emergency happens, many now rely on social media to call for help, stay up to date with the latest news, and share information. Social media tools also can provide the nation’s first responders with ways to share information. Now they have a place to talk about it.

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The Department of Homeland Security(DHS)'s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has developed a miniaturized version of a dosimeter, a portable device used for measuring exposure to ionizing radiation, which can provide life-saving early detection in the unlikely event of a nuclear accident or dirty bomb.

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Recent news reports that Pentagon policy will view certain cyber-attacks as acts of war to which the U.S. may respond with conventional military force is unsurprising but avoids hard policy and legal questions, according to Indiana University cybersecurity experts.

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Osama Bin Laden's death should make us reevaluate our strategies to fight terrorism.

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A survivor survey of the World Trade Center attacks shows anticipating people stopping for information and the seeking out of others in crises are critical factors in emergency planning.

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Criminal Justice Professor Jeffery Walker, whose expertise spans juvenile gang strategies to global security, sees the Arab Spring as the biggest threat to al-Qaida's survival.

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In an op-ed in today's Washington Post, Gordon Adams, a professor at American University’s School of International Service, calls for more Pentagon budget cuts. Adams is a former associate director for national security and international affairs at the Office of Management and Budget.

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Since Osama Bin Laden's death, Univesity of Alabama at Birmingham's cybersleuth has been reviewing hacker chat rooms and looking for signs of particular threats or hostile response.

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Four Kansas State University members are available to talk about the following in relation to the death of Osama bin Laden: Military history/relations and handling of bodies during war, terrorism, cultural understandings.

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The targeting of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden was consistent with the U.N. charter and U.S. law and not an illegal assassination as some critics have argued, two national security law experts affirmed.

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The greatest threat for retaliation in the wake of Osama bin Laden's death comes from "homegrown" jihadists rather than "Al-Quaida Central," ISU criminology professor Mark Hamm said.

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Srini Pillay, M.D., assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and award-winning author of Life Unlocked: 7 Revolutionary Lessons to Overcome Fear can discuss how does the current news on Bin Laden affects our brains and how is this information from brain science relevant to the safety, security and peace of mind of all of us?

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Professors from University of Kentucky's College of Arts and Sciences and Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce are available to comment on the recent death of Osama bin Laden and its impact on the war on terrorism and the psyche of the American public.

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American University, ranked by Princeton Review as the most politically active campus in the nation, has professors available to provide expertise and commentary on President Barack Obama’s announcement of Osama Bin Laden’s death.

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Student reaction from American University.

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Baylor University has experts in terrorism, national security, ethics and religion available to comment on the death of Osama bin Laden.

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“This is the beginning of a new day. The importance of the individual voice has been heightened,” says Wake Forest University social media expert and professor of communication Ananda Mitra. It began when Sohaib Athar in Pakistan unwittingly live-tweeted the Bin Laden raid hours prior to the news breaking on social networking sites.

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Florida State University’s nationally regarded experts in terrorism, trauma, communications and economics are ready to answer media questions and provide analysis of the historical, political, cultural and economic ramifications of the death of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden.

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Under Osama bin Laden's leadership, al Qa'ida has been one of the most lethal terrorist organization in the world, responsible for more than 10,000 deaths and injuries in a dozen years - finds a new analysis by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism at the University of Maryland (START).

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The American Sociological Association (ASA) has sociologists available to comment on the significance of Osama bin Laden’s death from a variety of perspectives.

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Editors: In response to news late Sunday (May 1) that Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks had died in a firefight with U.S. forces at his hideout in Pakistan, here is information from experts at Indiana University Bloomington who can offer additional perspective.

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University of Maryland experts in terrorism, international security, politics, and more, can discuss the ramifications of the death of Osama Bin Laden - including the grim body count from his attacks, the areas of greatest vulnerability in the future, how the U.S. has improved connecting the dots, and the risks of summary assassination.

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Vincent A. Ferraro, a specialist in international relations and American foreign policy at Mount Holyoke College, is available to comment on what Osama Bin Laden’s death means for the future of U.S. relations with both Pakistan and Afghanistan, as well as the impact that Bin Laden’s death will have on the war on terror.

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Dr. Adam Lankford, assistant professor of criminal justice, is a noted expert on terrorism and terrorists.

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Cornell University experts available to comment on Osama bin Laden’s death.

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Faculty experts and scholars from the University at Buffalo are available to comment on the political, cultural, international and economic impact of Osama bin Laden’s death.

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Osama bin Laden is dead; however, the war on terrorism is far from over and there are very important questions that still must be answered.

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Dean Alexander, director of the Homeland Security Research Program and associate professor of homeland security in Western Illinois University's School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, has extensively lectured and published about terrorism, security, and legal issues.

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Dr. Samir Saul is a professor of history at the University of Montreal whose research focuses on the contemporary Arab world, contemporary France and the history of international relations. He is available to comment on Sunday’s killing of Osama Bin Laden from these perspectives.

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Dr. John C. McManus, a military historian and the author of “Grunts,” a book about the importance of ground forces in recent U.S. military history, is available to discuss the role highly trained “boots on the ground” played in Sunday’s killing of Osama Bin Laden.

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Experts from the University of New Hampshire are available to discuss the national security, foreign policy, and political implications of the death of Osama bin Laden.

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An authority on terrorism and nationalism at the University of Indianapolis says the death of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is worth celebrating, but it should not distract the United States from the ideological struggle it still faces in the Islamic world. Douglas Woodwell, Ph.D., is available for interviews.

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Gamma rays are the most energetic type of light wave and can penetrate through lead and other thick containers. A powerful new source of gamma rays will allow officials to search for hidden reactor fuel/nuclear bomb material.

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Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago's Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology have been awarded a federal contract for up to $13.8 million to develop antibiotics to treat anthrax, tularemia and plague.

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Men too suffer psychological trauma from partner abuse, study finds.

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With funding from the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP), researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a high-fidelity simulation and analysis program that aids policy and decision-makers tasked with making key procurements and funding choices.

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Jens David Ohlin, an expert on domestic terror and assistant professor of Law at Cornell University, comments on the Obama Administration’s decision to move the trial of the mastermind for the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks from a civilian court to a military commission.

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In the event of a much-feared bioterror attack involving ricin, food manufacturers may want to reach for the laundry cabinet. That’s because household bleach appears to be an effective, low-cost way to decontaminate the toxin on metal food preparation surfaces, scientists are reporting. They will describe the finding in Anaheim, Calif., during the 241st National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS).