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Your Phone Knows More Than You Think

December 29, 2025

Cellphones are like tiny detectives in our pockets, always gathering information. A forensic scientist pointed out that these devices hold a lot of data that could be used in court. This data includes search history, GPS locations, and even deleted messages. The scientist warned that people often do

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Eggshells to the Rescue: A Green Way to Reveal Hidden Fingerprints

December 18, 2025

Forensic science is getting a green makeover. Scientists have found a clever way to use waste chicken eggshells to develop fingerprints on tricky surfaces, even when they've been underwater. This new method is not only eco-friendly but also effective. Eggshells are mostly made of calcium carbonate,

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A Half Century Later: Justice Served in Judy Lord's Murder Case

November 25, 2025

In a significant breakthrough, authorities in New Hampshire have finally solved the murder of Judith "Judy" Lord, a 22-year-old mother killed in her Concord apartment in 1975. The case, which spanned over five decades, was stalled due to flawed forensic science that initially misled investigators.

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Cool Tech Helps Detect Time of Death More Accurately

November 22, 2025

Forensic science is getting a high-tech upgrade. Scientists are now using infrared thermography to measure the surface temperature of corpses and the surrounding air. This method is more accurate and easier than the old ways of checking internal body temperatures like the rectum or liver. The old m

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A Cold Case Cracked: Family Reunited After Decades

November 19, 2025

In a remarkable turn of events, a decades-old mystery has been solved, thanks to the efforts of forensic science students and advanced technology. The case involves a woman found injured in a field in Woodstock, Maryland, back in 1971. She was treated in a hospital but never regained consciousness a

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Ears and Height: A New Clue for Detectives

November 11, 2025

In the world of crime-solving, every little detail counts. Detectives often rely on bones and body parts to figure out who a person was. But sometimes, not all parts are found. So, what do they do when they can't find the usual stuff like feet or hands? They look for other clues, like the head and f

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How Fire Detectives Learn to Solve Burned Mysteries

October 17, 2025

Fire detectives, also known as investigators, are not born with their skills. They have to learn them, just like anyone else. In Minnesota, these detectives-in-training get a special kind of classroom: a house that has been set on fire on purpose. This house is in a rural part of Anoka County. A few

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Miso's Role in a 58-Year-Old Mystery

July 13, 2025

In 1966, a tragic crime shook Japan: a miso company executive and his family were murdered, and their home was set ablaze. Two months later, a company employee, Iwao Hakamada, was arrested and later sentenced to death based on evidence that would later be questioned. The key evidence? Bloodstained c

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Unlocking Clues: How Science Helps Solve Sexual Assault Cases

July 13, 2025

Sexual assault investigations often face a tricky situation. There are usually more female cells than male cells in the evidence. This makes it hard to get clear DNA results. Scientists have been testing different ways to separate these cells. They want to find the best method to identify the attack

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Breath Tests and Cannabis Edibles: What's the Deal?

July 10, 2025

Breath tests for cannabis are not new, but they usually focus on smoking. Now, researchers wanted to see if these tests could also detect THC from edibles. They had people eat cannabis-infused treats and then tested their breath at different times. Before eating the edibles, some participants alrea