Forensics
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New spray-on dyes can instantly reveal fingerprints at crime scenes
Fluorescent molecules are simple to use and non-toxic
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Vlad the Impaler may have shed tears of blood
Protein analysis sheds light on the medieval ruler who may have inspired Dracula
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Edible, fluorescent silk tags could help stem tide of counterfeit medicines
Marker could be a simple answer to ensuring provenance of drugs
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Individual proteins identified with world’s tiniest ruler
Nanosized caliper that can identify individual proteins could ‘do for proteins what next-generation sequencing did for DNA’
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Elemental analysis of skid marks could connect a car’s tyres to a crime scene
New technique could be a valuable addition to forensic scientists’ toolkit
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Case closed on decades old mystery of American bald eagle deaths
Invasive plant and cyanobacterium join up to form a deadly duo that have been killing US wildlife
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Rapid test can tell human from animal blood at crime scenes
Spectroscopy combined with statistics could provide answers in hit-and-run cases
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E-liquids linked to US deaths form deadly compound when vaped
Pyrolysis of vitamin E acetate creates organic molecule with effects comparable to first world war chemical weapon
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Machine learning predicts ammunition from gunshot residue
Forensic tool will assist investigators by turning back time on firearm chemistry
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Forensic volatile analysis estimates age of bodily fluids
In situ analysis identifies blood, urine and saliva whilst discriminating against common interferents
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Nanoparticle–NMR technique targets recreational drugs
After constantly playing catch-up, new tool could give analytical chemists the edge in fight to identify new psychoactive substances
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Molecular map-making simplified
Open-source software allows thousands of trace chemicals to be analysed using 3D scans and mass spec
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Chernobyl disaster mystery solved
A nuclear explosion – not high pressure steam – started the chain reaction of events that destroyed the reactor
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'Chemisphere' maps reveal everyday molecules we leave behind
Mass spec analysis of frequently touched surfaces and objects could one day tell forensic scientists who was in a room
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Test to tell if your mince is telling porkies
Metabolites offer a new way to check for ham in your hamburger
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Catching up with legal highs
How do you test for drugs when you don’t know what you’re looking for?
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Drugs at your fingertips
Forensic gloves check for cocaine and cutting agents in suspicious powders
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And the time of death was?
Mathematical model behind forensic tool that tests blood to determine post-mortem interval
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Stone 'blueprinting' to tackle heritage thefts
Technique could provide a means of tracing stolen, unmarked stones