80-Year-Old Mystery Solved: Forensic Scientists Locate Missing WWII Pilot
Nearly 80 years after a USAAF B-25 bomber crashed in Sicily during WWII, forensic experts identified the remains of co-pilot 2nd Lt Gilbert Haldeen Myers….
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Scent of a Woman: Hand Odor Can Reveal a Person’s Sex With 96% Accuracy
Analysis of scent compounds from the palm can predict a person’s sex with more than 96% accuracy. A study has revealed that the scent compounds…
Unseen Trails: Your DNA Can Now Be Collected From Beach Sand or Even the Air
University of Florida researchers found high-quality human DNA in nearly all environments, suggesting potential applications in fields like medicine, archaeology, and criminal forensics. However, this…
Harnessing Thor’s Hammer: Forensic Science Is Unlocking the Mysteries of Fatal Lightning Strikes
Scientists in South African and the UK have found the smoking gun in forensic lightning pathology that could help save lives threatened by the increase…
Investigating the Origin of Uranium Cubes From Nazi Germany’s Failed WWII Nuclear Program
During World War II, Nazi Germany and the U.S. were racing to develop nuclear technology. Before Germany could succeed, Allied forces disrupted the program and confiscated…
New Forensics Method to Identify Dirt on Criminals Can Lead to Prosecution
Scientists have taken the first steps in developing a new method of identifying the movements of criminals using chemical analysis of soil and dust found…
Investigative Genetic Genealogy: Solving a Double Murder Arouses International Interest
Getting the conclusive lead with investigative genetic genealogy — A successful case study of a 16 year old double murder in Sweden. The technology using…
DNA Analysis Identifies First Member of Ill-Fated 1845 Franklin Expedition
With a living descendant’s DNA sample, a team of researchers have identified the remains of John Gregory, engineer aboard HMS Erebus. The identity of the…
Skid Mark Clues: Forensic Scientists Classify Unique Chemical Signatures in Tires
New approach could provide law enforcement additional tools to track down those who flee a crime scene. Skid marks left by cars are often analyzed…
Blood Forensics Puzzle Cracked via Fluid Mechanical Principles
How can clothing of a close-range shooter remain free of bloodstains? In 2009, music producer Phil Spector was convicted for the 2003 murder of actress…
New Forensic DNA Technology to Combat Terrorism – Dust on Boots, Baggage Can Track Down Suspects
Forensic science experts at Flinders University are refining an innovative counter-terrorism technique that checks for environmental DNA in the dust on clothing, baggage, shoes, or…
K9 Chemistry: A Safer Way to Train Explosives and Narcotics Detection Dogs
Canine trainers may no longer need to handle or expose dogs to real explosives and narcotics. Trained dogs are incredible chemical sensors, far better at…
Forensic Genomics: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Solving Cold Cases
Forensic DNA analysis enables new and increasingly sophisticated technology for solving cold cases. Through advances in DNA sequencing and bioinformatics, this relatively new and urgent…
Not Guilty! Forensic Research Proves That Textile Fibers Can Be Transferred Without Contact
Breakthrough forensic research at Northumbria University, Newcastle, has revealed for the first time that textile fibers can, under certain circumstances, be transferred between clothing in…
Forensic Scientists Bring Burnt Bones Back to Life Using 3D Technology
Forensic scientists at the University of Portsmouth have discovered a new way of presenting fragile evidence, by reconstructing a ‘jigsaw’ of human bone fragments using…
Victims of Mass Casualty Event Identified Quickly With Rapid DNA Identification Test
To quickly identify victims of the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in California’s history, researchers used a technique called Rapid DNA Identification that can…
How Old Is a Fingerprint Found at a Crime Scene? Chemists Developed a Way to Measure
Fingerprints are telling us more and more about the people that left them behind. Sure, we all know the unique whorls, loops, and arches in…
One in 10 People Have Traces of Heroin or Cocaine on Their Fingerprints
Scientists have found that drugs are now so prevalent that 13 percent of those taking part in a test were found to have traces of…