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...scientists then used a technique which Gwinn compared to the use of radar to detect speeders in order to determine the distance between celestial objects, the astronomer said...

Author: By Jennifer M. Oconnor, | Title: Team of Astronomers Measures Galaxy | 5/2/1986 | See Source »

...computer and small movable fins for stabilization and control. The sensor homes in on the reflection of the laser off the target; the computer moves the fins to make minute midcourse corrections. Each F-111 emits a laser at a different frequency, which only its bombs are programmed to detect...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Lethal Video Game | 4/28/1986 | See Source »

...power. Washington was wondering how far to trust intelligence reports indicating that the U.S. attack had touched off an attempted military coup against the Libyan leader during which he had been wounded in the left shoulder. If there was an attempt at a coup--and journalists in Libya could detect no more than some mysterious firing--Gaddafi survived that too and appeared to be no more than momentarily subdued. No wounds were visible when he began making appearances on Libyan TV at midweek, apparently to reassure his countrymen that the U.S. attack was over and he was still in command...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Hitting the Source U.S. Bombers Strike At | 4/28/1986 | See Source »

High-technology weapons have created a terrifying dilemma for airport officials in their war against terrorists. Already, new guns made entirely of plastic are being developed. Easily concealable handguns like the Glock, along with hard-to-detect components for putty-like explosives that are also readily available, give air pirates an edge that officials are finding increasingly difficult to counter. The Federal Aviation Administration, which oversees domestic airport security, insists that the Glock 17, which is legally sold in the U.S., can be detected on existing airport X-ray machines. The gun's manufacturer attributes Koch's success in "smuggling...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: High-Technology Threats | 4/14/1986 | See Source »

While helping current employees to quit taking drugs, many companies are working to make sure that they do not take on any additional drug users. More and more firms are requiring job applicants to submit to new, sophisticated laboratory tests that can detect traces of narcotics in urine samples, and before long, companies may also be testing hair...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Battling the Enemy Within | 3/17/1986 | See Source »

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