Body Scanners

Risking Health to Secure Airports

The Transportation Security Administration plans to install body scanners at nearly every airport security lane in the country by the end of 2014. Scientists have objected to one type of scanner because it uses X-rays which increase the risk of cancer. In an effort to detect explosives hidden under clothing, is the TSA jeopardizing passenger safety?

TSA Removes X-Ray Body Scanners from Airports

by Mark Schoofs,

Jan. 18, 2013, 6:57 p.m. EST

The Inactivation of the Body Scanners

by Michael Grabell,

Dec. 28, 2012, 1:45 p.m. EST

What Kind of Body Scanner Does Your Airport Have?

by Al Shaw and Michael Grabell,

Dec. 20, 2012, 5:14 p.m. EST

TSA to Commission Independent Study of X-Ray Body Scanners

by Michael Grabell,

Dec. 18, 2012, 9:50 a.m. EST

TSA X-Ray Body Scanners Sit Idle in Warehouse

by Michael Grabell,

Nov. 15, 2012, 5:14 p.m. EST

TSA Removes X-Ray Body Scanners From Major Airports

by Michael Grabell,

Oct. 19, 2012, 10:37 a.m. EDT

Senators' Bill Calls for Independent Study of Airport Scanners

by Michael Grabell,

Jan. 31, 2012, 5:41 p.m. EST

Drive-by Scanning: Officials Expand Use and Dose of Radiation for Security Screening

by Michael Grabell,

Jan. 27, 2012, 9:30 a.m. EST

Bill Would Require Independent Study of X-Ray Body Scanners

by Michael Grabell,

Jan. 26, 2012, 9:03 a.m. EST

Invasion of the Body Scanners: They're Spreading, But Are They Safe and Effective?

by Michael Grabell,

Dec. 28, 2011, 9:42 a.m. EST

Scanning the Scanners: A Side-by-Side Comparison

by Lena V. Groeger,

Dec. 28, 2011, 9:42 a.m. EST

Just How Good Are the TSA's Body Scanners?

by Michael Grabell,

Dec. 22, 2011, 10:17 a.m. EST

Sweating Bullets: Body Scanners Can See Perspiration as a Potential Weapon

by Michael Grabell and Christian Salewski,

Dec. 19, 2011, 8:40 a.m. EST

Coffee, Tea or Cancer? Almost Half of Americans Oppose X-ray Body Scanners

by Michael Grabell,

Dec. 7, 2011, 6:55 a.m. EST

Body Scanners: The Story So Far

Dec. 5, 2011, 5:30 p.m. EST

Senator Seeks Answers on X-Ray Body Scanners

by Michael Grabell,

Nov. 23, 2011, 4:36 p.m. EST

TSA Puts Off Safety Study of X-ray Body Scanners

by Michael Grabell,

Nov. 16, 2011, 12:37 p.m. EST

Europe Bans X-Ray Body Scanners Used at U.S. Airports

by Michael Grabell,

Nov. 15, 2011, 3:45 p.m. EST

TSA to Conduct New Study of X-Ray Body Scanners

by Michael Grabell,

Nov. 2, 2011, 4:40 p.m. EDT

U.S. Government Glossed Over Cancer Concerns As It Rolled Out Airport X-Ray Scanners

by Michael Grabell,

Nov. 1, 2011, 12:06 p.m. EDT

New Army Study Says Radiation From Airport Body Scanners Is Minor

by Michael Grabell,

July 14, 2011, 12:56 p.m. EDT

TSA Airport Scanners Wouldn’t Catch an Implant Bomber

by Michael Grabell,

July 6, 2011, 5:06 p.m. EDT

Scientists Cast Doubt on TSA Tests of Full-Body Scanners

by Michael Grabell,

May 16, 2011, 1:11 p.m. EDT