A moss sample helped investigators prove that cemetery workers had moved human remains and resold…
Browsing: Forensics
Forensics, or forensic science, is the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crimes. The field encompasses various disciplines, such as DNA analysis, toxicology, fingerprinting, ballistics, and digital forensics, each contributing to the identification, collection, preservation, and examination of physical evidence. Forensic experts analyze this evidence to reconstruct events, identify perpetrators, and support legal proceedings. Modern forensics has grown to include psychological profiling, facial reconstruction, and advanced chemical testing, significantly enhancing the accuracy and scope of criminal investigations. The use of forensics has become crucial in solving crimes that might otherwise have remained mysteries, providing not only tools for conviction but also for exoneration, thereby playing a vital role in ensuring justice is served.
New research suggests the mysterious Roman-era “Beachy Head Woman” was likely from Britain, not the…
A new study looks at how microscopic plants have been used as evidence in forensic…
A rediscovered skeleton found on Budapest’s Margaret Island has been confirmed as Duke Béla of…
A new electrochemical test can recover fingerprints from fired ammunition, even after extreme heat exposure.…
Research shows that fingers wrinkle in a consistent pattern each time they are immersed in…
Researchers discovered a centuries-old mummy in Austria that was exceptionally well preserved, likely due to…
A new study led by researchers from UCL and the University of Ljubljana reveals that…
Researchers reveal the complexities and limitations of forensic DNA analysis, especially when dealing with DNA…
New analysis has implications for other forensic examinations that rely on large databases and algorithms…
Research reveals a consistent microbial network involved in animal decomposition, promising advancements in forensic science…
Counterfeit detector pens use a starch-iodine reaction to identify fake bills. But could you fool…
Columbia engineers have built a new AI that shatters a long-held belief in forensics–that fingerprints…
A new study in forensic science reveals that the “tails” of bloodstains offer crucial information…
Nearly 80 years after a USAAF B-25 bomber crashed in Sicily during WWII, forensic experts…
Analysis of scent compounds from the palm can predict a person’s sex with more than…
University of Florida researchers found high-quality human DNA in nearly all environments, suggesting potential applications…
Scientists in South African and the UK have found the smoking gun in forensic lightning…