When courts must decide whether a young person without valid documents is a minor or an adult, forensic experts turn to the ...

The forensic science field is composed of public and private entities and organizations that range from those that conduct crime scene investigations and medical examinations to state and local ...

The Centre for Forensic Research (CFR) creates and maintains an interdisciplinary and international hub dedicated to advancing and achieving excellence in research, training, and service that support ...

This special issue includes a review article, three original articles, seven short communications, and an opinion article from leading scientists in the field that further the discussion on forensic ...

The application of oil spill forensic investigations could —and has — benefited greatly from the additional peak capacity ...

Dermestes maculatus, a globally distributed beetle of significant forensic importance, is commonly found on decomposing remains, its presence on corpse aiding in post-mortem interval (PMI) estimation ...

Researchers have unveiled a method capable of detecting drug substances from fingerprints lifted from crime scenes, which could provide fresh insights into unsolved cases. The research is published in ...

Biological anthropologists look at skeletal remains of past cultures to gain insight into how earlier peoples lived, and forensic anthropologists work with modern-day law enforcement to decipher ...

The Enforcement Directorate renews its MoA with the National Forensic Sciences University for five years to expand ...

Violent crime is down in Washington and in most cities across the country. Although that is welcomed news, every shooting that does occur leaves victims in its wake. Earlier this month, one of those ...

Scientists express concern as UK government axes its forensic service. Forensic research faces a grim future in England and Wales, warn UK forensic scientists. Their gloomy prediction followed hot on ...

Forensic science is the application of science-based techniques and technologies to the identification and quantification of criminal justice evidence. Reliable and valid forensic science analytic ...