The flightless kiwi is an iconic bird for New Zealanders, but all five species are threatened by habitat loss and introduced predators.
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The continually evolving technology behind DNA testing—combined with decreasing costs—has forced states to consider the genetic code of citizens inside House and Senate chambers much more often than in previous decades.
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The longtime suspect in the 25-year-old disappearance of California college student Kristin Smart was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of murder and his father was booked in jail as an accessory to the crime.
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Saying the “misapplication of forensic science is the second most common contributing factor in wrongful convictions in the United States,” Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has established a task force to strengthen the use of forensic science in her state.
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On Aug. 15, 1978, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call to investigate human remains found by loggers in a remote wooded area near the Village of Warrens in Wisconsin.
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Improving postmortem interval estimation with standardized and simplified protocols could significantly impact medicolegal death investigations by providing more accurate and reliable data for determining time since death.
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This collaborative effort aims to identify better ways to measure the prevalence of trafficking while crafting real-world solutions to best equip nongovernmental organizations and policymakers with the tools and information they need to combat trafficking.
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The brain of Phillip Adams — the former NFL player who killed a South Carolina physician, three family members and a repairman before fatally shooting himself — will be tested for a degenerative disease that has affected a number of pro athletes.
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The chief medical examiner who ruled George Floyd’s death a homicide testified Friday that the way police held him down and compressed his neck “was just more than Mr. Floyd could take,” given the condition of his heart.
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Validation of investigative methods and the processes and technologies used to collect and analyze evidence are a critical part of preparing a case that will hold up in court. The validation process starts right at the beginning of investigation and may continue until the case closes.
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