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How Does a Manhunt Work?

Posted by Eric Niiler Wed May 9, 2012 08:00 AM ET | 0

Catching someone like suspected murderer Adam Mayes is more about being methodical than using overwhelming force. Read more

Can a Heinous Murderer Be Considered Sane?

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon May 7, 2012 11:20 AM ET | 0

Norwegian extremist Anders Behring Breivik may seem insane, but the insanity defense may not work for him. Read more

Nearly 450 Elephants Killed in Cameroon

Posted Wed Feb 29, 2012 09:21 AM ET | 0

Elephants have been slaughtered by groups from Chad and the Sudan in recent weeks, taking advantage of the dry season. Read more

A Drug Smuggling Tunnel How-To

Posted by Eric Niiler Mon Dec 5, 2011 08:31 AM ET | 0

Digging isn't tough, but finding the right soils is key. Read more

How Riots Behave Like Forest Fires

Posted by Marianne English Wed Aug 10, 2011 11:50 AM ET | 0

Like wildfires, the London riots have moved past the point where authorities can easily contain the violence. Read more

Organized Crime Wiping Out Wildlife

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Aug 2, 2011 06:00 AM ET | 0

Conservationists believe many of the criminal networks targeting wildlife are also involved in illicit arms and drug smuggling. Read more

Some People May Be Bad to the Bone

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Jul 5, 2011 07:01 PM ET | 0

A man's facial bone structure can predict unethical behavior, according to new research. Read more

Anti-Pirate Software Tracks Risks at High Seas

Posted by Eric Niiler Mon May 23, 2011 09:46 AM ET | 0

Jack Sparrow beware: A Navy software program combines multiple data to pinpoint areas at risk of pirate attacks. Read more

About '1,000 Relics' Stolen During Egypt Uprising

Posted Sun Apr 10, 2011 04:07 PM ET | 0

Many items, including artifacts from the famous King Tutankhamun collection, were targeted by thieves. Read more

Supercomputer Joins Hunt For Child Predators

Posted by Eric Bland Thu Dec 9, 2010 09:55 AM ET | 0

Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Jaguar supercomputer is helping track those who share pornographic images and video of children. Read more

Can Math Improve Airport Security?

Posted Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:30 AM ET | 0

Simple math may be a better security solution than profiling and random searchers, according to one computer expert. Read more

Mind-Reading Tech Predicts Terrorist's Intentions

Posted by Eric Bland Thu Aug 12, 2010 03:07 AM ET | 0

Brain electrodes coupled with imagery can identify who is planning at attack on what city, when and how. Read more

Russian Spies Thwarted By Old Technology?

Posted Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:45 PM ET | 0

If the people arrested in the Russian spy ring had used more sophisticated steganography programs, they might have never been caught. Read more

Headless Gladiator Graveyard Unearthed

Posted Mon Jun 7, 2010 11:20 AM ET | 0

Archaeologists believe they have found the world's best-preserved gladiator cemetery in York. All of the skeletons appear to have suffered from violent deaths. Read more

Security Cameras: Who's Watching You?

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri May 7, 2010 02:15 PM ET | 0

As the investigation into the failed Times Square bombing revealed, security cameras are everywhere. But studies show they may not be so effective. Read more