Blasts from military weapons may injure the brain through its blood vessels
When military personnel fire certain powerful weapons, they may be exposed to blast waves that damage blood vessels in the brain.
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U.S. will send Ukraine $725 million more in arms
President Joe Biden has pledged to spend all of the military assistance funds Congress approved this year for Ukraine before the end of his administration on Jan. 20, 2025.
Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons
The Pentagon will rush about $300 million in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts, even though the military remains deeply overdrawn.
How AR-15-style rifles write the tragic history of America's mass shootings
The weapon used to carry out the mass shooting in Allen, Texas, is one all too familiar to Americans and lawmakers who have witnessed mass shootings occur quite frequently this year.
As gun violence rises in Canada, weapons from the U.S. complicate gun control efforts
A bill before Canada's Parliament aims to stop the spread of handguns — but one of the most difficult challenges for Canada is the guns being smuggled over the border from the U.S.
GCS begins body scanner pilot in two high schools
Guilford County Schools is launching a pilot program during summer sc
In Colombia, Artist Renders Tons Of Rebel Guns Into Floor Tiles
Under Colombia's peace deal, FARC guerrillas turned over their weapons to the United Nations. Now many of them lie in the ground of a Bogotá museum.
WATCH: The Science Behind Why Some Bullets Are More Destructive Than Others
How much damage a bullet does when fired at the human body hinges on physics. Our latest "Let's Talk" video shows and explains why certain types of ammunition cause greater havoc than others.
Autonomous Weapons Would Take Warfare To A New Domain, Without Humans
Former special operations agent Paul Scharre helped create U.S. military guidelines on autonomous weapons. His new book Army of None, looks at the advances in technology, and the questions they raise.
Science Provides Few Facts On Effects Of Gun Policies, Report Finds
A review by the RAND Corporation finds little evidence as to whether many popular gun control policies do or don't affect gun violence. In many cases, solid studies just haven't been done.