Articles related to "Forensic Science"



Forensic Science T-shirts
Forensic Science is popular. It has become a topic with which the layperson wants to identify. T-shirts, caps, games and other merchandise are great gift ideas.
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Obtaining a Forensic Science Certification
The popularity of television shows like CSI and Criminal Minds has made forensics careers popular choices for students. Forensic colleges now offer online classes.
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Forensic Science for Beginners
Forensic Science has become a popular topic of conversation, especially forensic psychology and the art or science of criminal profiling.
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Investigating The CSI Effect
The CSI Effect has altered the way the criminal justice system operates. The CBS CSI Trilogy, in particular, has changed public opinion of forensic science forever.
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Battlefield Forensics
Military operations in the global war on terrorism have made new demands from the forensic science disciples. This discipline is called battlefield forensics.
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CHRISTMAS AND CRIME
Christmas at the coroner's office--no garland on the toe tags,please.
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Crime Scene Chemistry
When investigators examine evidence at a crime scene or take evidence back to the laboratory many of the tests involve a bit of chemistry.
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Criminal Forensics Milestones
The first fingerprint evidence ever; when was DNA evidence first used in the USA? These are part of the interesting timeline of the History of Forensic Science.
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CSI: The Interactive Game
A review of the new CSI PC game which allows viewers of the television show a chance to work alongside their favorite characters to solve crimes.
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Forensic Impression Evidence
Tire tracks at a crime scene can be as distinctive and individual as fingerprint evidence. This can be used in court and presented as evidence.
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Forensic Science in Popular Culture
The CSI Effect continues to open up the world of forensic science to the public and make it part of popular culture. The CSI fanfiction sites are always interesting.
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Forensic Science, Television, and the Internet
A discussion of websites related to the television shows "Forensic Files," "The New Detectives," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and "Autopsy" outlining their best features.
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Forensic Science, Television, and the Internet Revisited
A description of some of the websites for your favorite forensic science programs, focusing on the improvements made to these sites in the last year.
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LITTLE KNOWN ASPECTS OF DNA ANALYSIS
Everyone knows DNA is forensic magic, but mystery novelists could get some mileage out of the more practical problems which pop up--such as, in which kind of analysis do we invest taxpayer money? Which gives the fastest results? And who gets the bill?
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Paleopathology
Disease is the ancient foe of mankind. In order to combat modern epidemics, scientists seek to understand the cause and spread of disease in ancient history.
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Partners in Crime: Integrating Language Arts and Forensic Science, Grades 5-8
My 5th graders just aren’t ready for this book yet but I sure am! I will be hanging on to this for use in the next few years although I suspect that by the time my children are ready to explore this book, it might just be well worn for adult usage!
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Partners in Crime: Integrating Language Arts and Forensic Science, Grades 5-8
My 5th graders just aren’t ready for this book yet but I sure am! I will be hanging on to this for use in the next few years although I suspect that by the time my children are ready to explore this book, it might just be well worn for adult usage!
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The Vital Role of Forensic Science
Forensic Science is making the prosecution of the perpetrators of crime easier by making the evidence collected at crime scenes irrefutable.
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Trace Evidence Analyst
Good trace evidence analysis is essential to the processing of a crime scene. Trace evidence analysts also investigate arson and road accidents.
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Urban Legend - A Definition
Forensic Science is teeming with urban legends or "believe it or not" stories that do the rounds on the internet and spread like wildfire on the electronic grapevine.
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Dr Cyril H.Wecht and the Assassination of JFK
Controversial Dr Cyril H Wecht has been one of America's most high profile forensic pathologists since he testified in the JFK shooting. Today he is still in the news.
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Profile: Dr Henry C Lee
Dr. Henry C Lee is one of the most popular instructors in crime scenes, forensic evidence and criminal investigation in the law enforcement field.
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Challenging Forensics Careers
Forensic Science has a multitude of opportunities for those interested, so many in fact, that only a few can be mentioned here.
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Forensic Science of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
The pattern left by bloodstains at a crime scene are important pieces of evidence in a criminal investigation. Blood spatter answers questions about how crimes occur.
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A Fly for the Prosecution: How Insect Evidence Helps Solve Crimes by M. Lee Goff
A discussion of forensic sciences would not be complete without mentioning forensic entomology—the study of insects and arthropods that inhabit decomposing remains. We’re talking maggots and flies, mites and beetles...
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Accuser in Dotson Rape Case Dies
The Gary Dotson rape case made headlines in the mid-1980s when Cathleen Crowell Webb came forward with the truth. The accusation that sent him to prison was a lie.
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At Risk
Mystery author, Patricia Cornwell's latest mystery novel, At Risk is an easy read, but it doesn't live up to the standard set by her previous work.
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Catching Criminals with Bugs
Creepy crawly bugs are put to good use by forensic entomologists, who use flies and beetles to help law enforcement officials catch criminals.
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Crime Science by Joe Nickell and John Fischer
Forensics made easy
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DNA Shoah Project for Holocaust Survivors
Modern technology in DNA testing may help Holocaust victims reunite with family members and their descendants.
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Doubts Increase About Guilt of Executed Man
A juror who now thinks she helped send an innocent man to his death is the latest revelation in the wake of a new report on the deaths of Willingham's three children.
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Hidden Evidence by David Owen
One of the best resources for understanding forensics
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Overview of Forensic Chemistry Testing
Crime scene technology includes using chemical analysis techniques to evaluate evidence in areas such as toxicology, general chemistry, metallurgy and paint and polymers.
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Pathology Lab Techniques to Diagnose Disease
Pathology is a diverse, important part of medicine in the study of disease. New research in diagnostic methods allow easier, faster treatment of cancer and infections.
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The Bertillonage System
The Bertillonage System, developed toward the end of the 19th century, was a very precise means of determining identity based on measurement, though it did not last long.
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The FBI: A Comprehensive Reference Guide - part I
I never knew how great the Freedom of Information Act was until I got this book.
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The FBI: A Comprehensive Reference Guide - part II
Everything you always wanted to know about the FBI — and some things you didn't!
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The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen
Ancient mummies that turn out to be recent murder victims. Medical Examiners that fall in love with Catholic priests. Gerritsen's latest novel contains surprising twists.
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New Thoughts on Criminal Profiling
A look at recent advances and declination within criminal profiling. Where should we go from here?,A look at recent advances and declination within criminal profiling. Where should we go from here?
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Becoming a Forensics Crime Scene Investigator
An overview of education requirements and specialty areas of forensics investigators is provided for those who are interested in investigating crimes.
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Setback for LCN DNA
When Sean Hoey was freed in Belfast, Northern Ireland after being accused of 29 counts of murder for the Omagh Bombing, the troubles for LCN DNA were just beginning.
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Toolmarks at a Crime Scene
Toolmarks examination is an important discipline of forensic science. When tools are used at a crime scene they can be linked to the unique toolmarks.
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What is a Forensic Entomologist?
Forensic entomology is the use of insect knowledge in legal issues. Forensic entomologists are now coming into their own.
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What is Low Copy Number DNA?
Maybe LCN DNA is the next frontier. It has proven helpful in cold cases but because of the small samples there are big risks of contamination and accuracy.
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CODIS – a System of Pointers
The Combined DNA Index System, CODIS, combines computer and DNA technologies into an effective tool for fighting violent crime and finding missing persons.
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Criminal Justice Online College Degree Options
Online schools are offering an increasing number of courses and degrees in criminal justice, especially in law enforcement, corrections, forensics, and homeland security.
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Disputed Bite Mark Evidence
Ray Krone and Ricky Amolsch are two men who were wrongfully convicted of terrible crimes involving human bite mark evidence. Both were later released.
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Dr Kay Scarpetta - Thriller Character
Dr Kay Scarpetta, Patricia Cornwell's fictional Chief Medical Examiner is a thriller character has made forensic science popular and sold millions of books.
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Environmental Forensics Tests Chinese Drywall
Homes built with drywall from China are suffering from problems with air quality and metal corrosion. Environmental forensic testing could identify the problem.
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Forensic Anthropology
New advances in forensic science have focused on crime scenes and what clues can be found at the scene. The body farms study the science of decomposition.
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