News tagged with forensic science technology

Analyzing complex plant genomes with the newest next-generation DNA sequencing techniques

Genomes are catalogs of hereditary information that determine whether an organism becomes a plant, animal, fungus or microbe, and whether the organism is adapted to its surroundings. Determining the sequence ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Feb 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

How sensors can detect the crime-solving clues at our fingertips

A new approach to fingerprinting using sensor technology developed at the University of Sussex could soon be helping forensics teams date and identify prints left at a crime scene - by capturing their electrical ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created May 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

CSI in a virtual world: New grant furthers NC State's work in forensic science

Imagine using the same process that goes into building video games to help investigators solve real-world crimes. Through a new grant, that's what researchers at North Carolina State University plan to do. ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

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'Iceman Oetzi' lived for a while after arrow wound

Oetzi, the 5,300-year-old "Iceman" mummy of the Alps, lived for some time after being shot in the back by an arrow, scientists said on Tuesday after using forensic technology to analyse his preserved blood.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created May 02, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 2

Tasting carbon with WAFT'ed light: New instrument analyzes tiny samples at low pressure and temperature

(Phys.org) -- When delving into the nuances of carbon dioxide, a new instrument designed by scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory "sips" the sample and reveals information about the source of ...

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New crime-fighting tools aim to deter and nab terrorists

Fingerprints, ballistics, DNA analysis and other mainstays of the forensic science toolkit may get a powerful new crime-solving companion as scientists strive to develop technology for "fingerprinting" and tracing the origins ...

Chemistry / Other

created Feb 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Satellite imagery detects thermal 'uplift' signal of underground nuclear tests

A new analysis of satellite data from the late 1990s documents for the first time the "uplift" of ground above a site of underground nuclear testing, providing researchers a potential new tool for analyzing the strength of ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Jan 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

NIST releases first certified reference material for single-wall carbon nanotubes

(PhysOrg.com) -- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued the world’s first reference material for single-wall carbon nanotube soot. Distantly related to the soot in your fireplace ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Dec 21, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Digital microscope revolutionizes climate research

A ground breaking intelligent digital microscope developed at Massey University looks set to revolutionize climate research.

Physics / General Physics

created Dec 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Scientific sleuths pinpoint the guilty coral killers

The elusive culprits that are killing countless coral reefs around the world can now be nabbed with technology normally used to diagnose human diseases, marine researchers say.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 23, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Prototype hand-held drug testing device launched

The world's first prototype of a hand-held fingerprint drug testing device has been created by UK technology company Intelligent Fingerprinting.

Technology / Engineering

created Nov 10, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Cyber workshop at Sandia Labs seeks potential responses to cyberattacks

Among other dubious achievements, hackers have stolen identities, broken into bank accounts and breached computer systems of military contractors. They could conceivably interrupt water or electricity service to targeted ...

Technology / Internet

created Oct 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Uncharted territory: Scientists sequence the first carbohydrate biopolymer

(PhysOrg.com) -- DNA and protein sequencing have forever transformed science, medicine, and society. Understanding the structure of these complex biomolecules has revolutionized drug development, medical diagnostics, ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Oct 11, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast


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