To: paul_philp who wrote (31822 ) 6/7/2002 3:18:15 PM From: FaultLine Respond to of 281500 The Science and Technology of Terrorism sciam.com We at ScientificAmerican.com wish to extend our deepest sympathy to those affected by the terrible crashes in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. In the hopes that our past coverage may help readers to make better sense of the science and technology of terrorism, we have put together lists of related links under the following subheadings: Antiterrorism Technology, Biological and Chemical Weapons, The Psychology of Terror, DNA Analysis and PCR and Sky Views: New York City Before and After. In addition, be assured that Scientific American's coverage of this important topic is ongoing. Our most recent news articles appear on this page, as do several highlighted feature stories. CURRENT COVERAGE New Drug Neutralizes Anthrax Toxin in Rats Researchers Identify Anthrax Resistance Gene in Mice HIGHLIGHTS When the Twin Towers Fell ANTITERRORISM TECHNOLOGY Working Knowledge: A Better Black Box Seen Before When Publishing Could Mean Perishing Silicon Wires Sniff Out Bombs Software Assesses Risks of Terrorism and Natural Disasters By the Numbers: The Arms Trade The Smallest Robot Ever BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL WEAPONS Facing an Ill Wind The U.S. gears up to deal with biological terrorism. Bioagent Chip Critters on a Chip By the Numbers: The American Terrorist Patent Blunder Wash 'n' Detoxify Soviet Bioweapons Still a Threat THE PSYCHOLOGY OF TERROR Is our tendency to experience fear and anxiety genetic? The Neurobiology of Depression Response to Terrorist Acts against America DNA ANALYSIS AND PCR Working Knowledge: PCR PCR at Home Laboratory Corporation of America SKY VIEWS: NEW YORK CITY BEFORE AND AFTER Gotham City The Aftermath