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What Wine Can Teach Us About Bombs
- Watch this video about detecting liquid explosives on HowStuffWorks. Homeland Security experts are looking for new ways to check for possible liquid explosives on airlines. UC Davis professor, Matt Augustine, retrofitted technology he originally designed to check for wine spoilage to scan for bombs. See how detecting liquid explosives on airplanes works in this video from UC Davis' NewsWatch.
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Top Sniper: IED
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Snipers are subjected to an IED training mission.
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FutureWeapons: KRISS
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The TDI KRISS Super V is a prototype machinegun that boasts a patented system of moving parts. Learn more by watching this video from the Discovery Channel.
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M107 Sniper Rifle
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Learn about the M104 sniper rifle, the world's deadliest, high-powered sniper rifle.
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Alien" Exoskeleton for U.S. Army
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In the sci-fi classic "Alien" the heroine battles a nasty alien in a mechanical exoskeleton. Today's U.S. Army is testing out an eerily similar exoskeleton to help move heavy loads and prevent back strain and fatigue. You can even punch and fight in... More »
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Top Sniper: Spotter
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Learn the importance of not only the sniper, but the invaluable spotter on the battlefield.
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Atomic Bomb Explosion
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On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima in an attempt to end World War II. See the explosion in this video.
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Top Sniper: Night Training
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Snipers train for both day and night situations, using night optics and laser sighting.
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Ultimate Guide to Submarines: Sonar
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A submarine's strength is its stealth, and it must rely on sonar to detect oncoming ships. Brought to you by the Discovery Channel.
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