Monday, August 21, 2006

Background Briefing - The Science of Terrorism / Australian Science Media Centre, 21 Aug 2006

http://www.aussmc.org/The_Science_of_Terrorism.php
"What makes a terrorist tick? How can science help counter the threat? Homegrown terrorism – could it really happen here [Australia] ?"

Associate Professor Robert Heath, crisis management expert, University of South Australia on terrorism in Australia. Abstract (134Kb)
LISTEN TO ROBERT HEATH'S PRESENTATION (MP3)

Baroness Professor Susan Greenfield, Director of the Royal Institution of Great Britain on terrorism and the brain. Bio
LISTEN TO SUSAN GREENFIELD'S PRESENTATION (MP3)

Dr Greg Simpson, Director of CSIRO Secure Australia Research Program on science and technology solutions for Australia’s safety and security. Abstract (139Kb)
LISTEN TO GREG SIMPSON'S PRESENTATION (MP3)

Listen to 40 min question time here (MP3 - audio improves after 5 mins)