C&EN

The history of a monumental forensic tool and the ethical debate sparked by wrongful convictions based on trace DNA evidence

A warning to listeners — this episode contains sensitive material surrounding homicide and assault. On November 29th, 2012, a group of men broke into the Silicon Valley mansion of 66 year old investor ...
CNN

How forensic investigators use DNA, fingerprints and other methods to identify remains after a fire

The devastating fires in Maui have caused at least 115 deaths, yet only 46 of those have been identified two weeks on from the blaze, police said Thursday. Hundreds of people remain unaccounted for, ...
The Conversation

Identifying fire victims through DNA analysis can be challenging − a geneticist explains what forensics is learning from archaeology

Anne Stone receives funding from the National Institute of Justice. Fire devastates communities and families, and it makes identification of victims challenging. In the aftermath of the wildfire that ...
KOIN 6

Forensic DNA analysis is less accurate for some people, University of Oregon study finds

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A new study led by researchers from the University of Oregon dug into limitations of a forensic tool used at crime scenes — discovering one way that people may be incorrectly ...

How will RI be different in 2050? Crime labs science is sure to change

Now, as we embark on the second quarter of the 21st century, what could Rhode Island look like in 2050? The staff at The ...