New forensic research reveals that fragments of moss as small as an eyelash can serve as a powerful tool in solving crimes.
Matt von Konrat, Head of Botanical Collections at the Field Museum in Chicago and corresponding author of the paper, ...
Forensic anthropologists face mental health risks due to chronic exposure to violent death. Vicarious trauma and burnout can ...
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Getting an accurate estimate of when someone died is a critical part of forensic investigations. In extremely cold conditions, molecular biology can provide critical information that the naked eye ...
This year, the museum opened “Forensic Science on Trial,” a temporary exhibition that explores how people influence the way forensic science is used in the pursuit of justice. The exhibition’s curator ...
Genevieve Carlton holds a Ph.D. in history from Northwestern University and earned tenure at the University of Louisville. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in higher education, Genevieve ...
Forensics, the application of scientific methods and principles to enable decision making in criminal cases, has evolved beyond the crime scenes.