Forensic science – Page 7
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NewsFallout from rogue US drug lab chemist could lead to thousands of retrials
Ruling by Massachusetts court means defendants in drug cases can pursue retrials without fear of harsher sentences
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ResearchCocaine users sweat over fingerprint analysis
Surface mass spectrometry quickly detects cocaine metabolites in fingerprints
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PodcastChemistry World podcast – April 2015
How do you smell? We discuss a controversial theory about odour detection, and investigate forensic toxicology
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FeatureIt's a bloody business
Determining the role drugs and poisons may have played in death is the responsibility of forensic toxicologists. Nina Notman reports
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PodcastChemistry World podcast - February 2015
Cannabis, peanuts and explosive investigations – all in the February 2015 Chemistry World podcast
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FeatureExplosive chemistry
The Forensic Explosives Laboratory supports police investigations into unlawful use of explosives. Philip Robinson reports from Fort Halstead
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NewsFears for forensic quality in England and Wales
Audit reveals little data on services police purchase and a regulatory unable to enforce standards across the industry
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Research
Quick and cheap test to detect horse meat
Scientists develop test for meat authentification using a benchtop NMR machine
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NewsHard questions after litany of forensic failures at US labs
An apparent upsurge in malpractice at forensics crime labs has prompted calls for tighter oversight and controls
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PodcastChemistry World podcast - September 2014
We speak to Paul Clarke about the challenges of natural product synthesis and discuss the pros and cons of perovskite solar cells
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ResearchHair elements distinguish ethnicity and gender
Paint analysis technique adapted to help find criminals
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ResearchFingertip sweat pore maps to catch criminals
Unique pore patterns captured by water responsive polymer identifies fingerprints that are impossible to scrutinise using conventional technologies
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NewsConvicted chemist was ‘sole bad actor’ at US drug lab
Report concludes Annie Dookhan was only bad apple at lab but 40,000 drug cases may need revisiting
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NewsGenome study to pursue Richard III's medical history
Scientists hope sequencing of last Plantagenet king’s genome will reveal more about his appearance and health
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NewsStolen radiotherapy unit sparks soul-searching on nuclear security
Recovery of cobalt-60 in Mexico greeted with relief and awkward questions on keeping radioactive materials safe
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NewsNew report concludes Arafat was not poisoned
French team claims radiation traces in the former Palestinian leader’s body are natural
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NewsForensic chemist imprisoned for falsifying tests
US crime lab analyst sentenced to three to five years for tampering with narcotics evidence, obstructing justice
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NewsArafat poisoning probe clouded by passage of time
Investigators conclude the Palestinian leader may have been murdered with polonium but radioactive decay leaves room for ambiguity
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Chemist sentenced to life
Tianle Li, who poisoned her husband with thallium, has been sentenced to life imprisonment