Forensic science – Page 3
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NewsMassachusetts crime lab scandal could widen as another chemist is investigated
A third Massachusetts state chemist is being investigated for possible misconduct that might have resulted in wrongful convictions
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ResearchRapid 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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OpinionIdentifying mineralised tissue in the fight against wildlife crime
Is it horn, antler, teeth, ivory… or artificial?
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OpinionChemical detective work shows its power in latest Novichok saga
Analytical chemistry’s forensic feats are astounding but so commonplace now that we’ve become blasé to them
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NewsRussian opposition leader was poisoned with Novichok agent
German chancellor Angela Merkel says Russia has ‘serious questions’ to answer after tests confirm presence of nerve agent in Alexei Navalny’s bloodstream
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OpinionPoisons leave no mushroom for error
Will you enjoy a delicious treat, or endure excruciating agony?
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NewsRegulator repeats warnings on forensics shortcomings in England and Wales
Digital forensics and toxicology skills are in particularly short supply
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ResearchE-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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OpinionHow to break up a Christmas party
Did a thrown glass shard fell a festive partygoer, or was he stabbed?
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OpinionA rice kind of fingerprint powder
A new method for producing print powders goes against the grain
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OpinionThe deadly domino effect
People trying to save victims of gas poisoning can suffer tragic consequences
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NewsForensic science failures putting justice at risk in England and Wales
Damning House of Lords report says cuts and bureaucracy may result in the market for forensics becoming dysfunctional
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OpinionWould you buy synthetic wine?
Can we replicate the chemical profiles of famously expensive drinks? And would people drink them?
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ResearchMachine learning predicts ammunition from gunshot residue
Forensic tool will assist investigators by turning back time on firearm chemistry
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ArticleCombating food fraud
Tackling the issue of food fraud in the industry requires equipping scientists with the right analytical tools and technologies
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