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Assessinging the overall threat. >> their job is to think about what could happen? what could be done. you know, how could -- how do you red team, we call it, the terrorists, beat them at their own game. >> reporter: bruce good win heads up defense and national defense here. this national lab tests explosives similar to those used by the underwear bomber. >> it was patn, which was relatively -- >> its a good explosive in that its used by the military. it would be interesting to see where that fe...

Scientists can understand how they were made. the blast potential, even who may have put them together. >> making high explosives in your kitchen. we think about that. weve been thinking about that for a very long time and as a result, we can provide advice on certain things that people shouldnt be able to bring on to airplanes even though they look like youre getting ready for mom to make cookies. >> understanding bombs to protect the public. even before printer cartridge bombs were sent from y...