Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/behind-the-backscatter Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Behind the Backscatter: The Health, Security Implications of Body Scanners Science Dec 1, 2011 2:39 PM EDT On Thursday’s NewsHour broadcast, Miles O’Brien reports on the safety of the latest backscatter body-scanning machines that are widely used in American airport security. Hari Sreenivasan caught up with Miles this week to get some behind-the-scenes intelligence on the piece. What do we know about the ionizing radiation emitted by these scanners? Why are such security devices outlawed in the European Union? And what would it take for a terrorist to beat one? We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
On Thursday’s NewsHour broadcast, Miles O’Brien reports on the safety of the latest backscatter body-scanning machines that are widely used in American airport security. Hari Sreenivasan caught up with Miles this week to get some behind-the-scenes intelligence on the piece. What do we know about the ionizing radiation emitted by these scanners? Why are such security devices outlawed in the European Union? And what would it take for a terrorist to beat one? We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now