In a shocking revelation, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) faces the daunting task of retesting DNA evidence from over 800 cases after uncovering years of manipulated data by Yvonne "Missy" Woods, a former forensic scientist. Woods, who worked...

The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and microbiology is ushering in a new era for forensic science. A groundbreaking study by Lund University has introduced an innovative AI tool—Microbiome Geographic Population Structure (mGPS)—that leverages microbial fingerprintsFingerprint, impression made by the papillary ridges on the ends of the fingers and thumbs. Fingerprints afford an infallible means of personal identification, because the ridge arrangement on every finger of every human being is unique and does not alter with growth or age. Fingerprints serve to reveal an individual’s true identity despite personal denial, assumed names, or changes in personal appearance resulting from age, disease, plastic surgery, or accident. The practice of utilizing fingerprints as a means of identification, referred to as dactyloscopy, is an indispensable aid to modern law enforcement. More to trace geographical...

The Mary Rose: A Glimpse into Tudor Life and Death The Mary Rose, a flagship of King Henry VIII’s navy, sank during the Battle of the Solent in 1545, taking the lives of over 400 sailors. Preserved in the sediment...

Forensic odontology, a fascinating branch of forensic science, has its roots in ancient history. One remarkable case from Ancient Rome offers an early example of dental identification—Agrippina's use of dental peculiarities to identify the remains of her rival, Lollia...

The assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. stands as a monumental event in history, marking the end of the Roman Republic and setting the stage for the rise of the Roman Empire. While the political ramifications are well-documented,...