According to reports, Ukraine has claimed “explosive devices” were placed on the roof of the plant’s third and fourth reactors … read more
A large explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, was reportedly caused by a large quantity of ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse … read more
This morning on the London Underground 22 people were injured after an “improvised explosive device” was detonated on a District Line train. read more
Experts on engineering and explosives commented on the explosives which were discovered in a car in central London. read more
After letter bombers struck for a third day in a row, the Science Media Centre asked an engineering expert to comment on the police announcement that the letters contained a pyrotechnic charge. read more
The letter bomb exploded in an office on Victoria street. read more
Following news of an alleged threat to detonate liquid explosives on UK domestic flights, scientists give their comment on the feasability of such a plot. read more
These comments follow the news that the 7th July attackers may have used explosives made from household chemicals. read more
These comments follow the publication in New Scientist of an announcement by the International Atomic Energy Agency that a terrorist attack with a dirty bomb was more likely than ever before. read more