Scientists Simulating Terror Attacks in Boston Subways | NowPublic News Coverage

Boston scientists are looking into possibilities available to safeguard the public in the event of a chemical or biological terrorist attack in underground subway systems; the MBTA in Boston has taken action to prepare ahead of time by testing in the subways. "This past Friday scientists released nontoxic gases and fluorescent particles into Boston's subway tunnels. They were trying to study how toxic chemicals and biological agents can spread through Boston's subway system in a terrorist attack. The Department of Homeland Security has organized a grant which will look for ways to minimize the impact of an airborne assault on subway systems across the country."