I found several crazy stories about nitroglycerin's (mis)use in East Central Indiana during the gas and oil boom of 1886-1910. One story involves Muncie’s ...

Imagine a substance so powerful that it could blow you to bits or save your life depending on how you used it. Well imagine ...

To create an artificial structure that surpasses the sensitivity, selectivity, and speed of the olfaction system of animals is a challenge. In a study published in National Science Review, researchers ...

Scientists have developed a way to detect tiny amounts of hard-to-detect explosives more than eight feet away, reducing the need to swipe clothing, luggage or other materials. The team can identify ...

The alleged plot to blow up airliners over the Atlantic involved the use of liquid explosives, according to officials in the United Kingdom and the United States. Authorities suggest that the plotters ...