In South Africa, cause-of-death data is often inaccurate or incomplete, a challenge compounded by the underreporting of deaths.
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Governor Jared Polis signed a bill into law to address the backlog in DNA tests collected in sexual assault investigations by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
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This marks a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to modernize and expand its forensic science capabilities, better serving Arkansans.
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Almost three decades after her discovery, the remains of a young woman found in Fulton County have been identified as Kiyona Arnold.
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In June 2024, befuddled forensic scientists started detecting the presence of BTMPS—a light stabilizer evaluated for use in plastic materials—in the recreational drug supply, specifically as an adulterant alongside fentanyl.
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Because the skull’s origin and context were unclear, forensic evidence was sent to Othram to determine if advanced DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy could assist in the identification.
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The program will incorporate Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Criminology and Investigation, Legal Studies, Physics, and Statistics courses to develop skilled, professional graduates.
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This investment in the center will help support specific research projects that focus on topics important to the province and will be identified collaboratively between USask and the ministry.
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In states with the most permissive firearm laws, researchers found evidence of 6,029 more pediatric deaths due to firearms than would have been expected based on the existing demographic trends—and more than 1,400 excess deaths in states with permissive firearm laws.
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A groundbreaking study finds that increased police spending correlates with more suicides and police-related deaths among Black Americans, while greater investment in housing may help reduce those risks.
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