Now, UC Irvine criminologist Simon Cole has shown that not only do errors occur, but as many as a thousand incorrect fingerprint "matches" could be made each year in the U.S. This is in spite of ...

Forensic scientists at the University of Leicester, working with Northamptonshire Police, have announced a major breakthrough in crime detection which could lead to hundreds of cold cases being ...

After a brush with burglars, an Australian scientist has developed a new technique to 'dust' for fingerprints, creating a solution that makes fingerprints glow under blacklight. Claire Reilly was a ...

Nicole Stanaback ’23 has spent part of her summer taking images of fingerprints as part of an exciting hands-on research project. Her work has given her the opportunity to gain immersive experience ...

In a landmark decision that could have a far reaching impact on forensic practices and expert testimony admissibility standards, the New ...

A hot potato: A team of researchers from Columbia University have used a custom AI model to test if fingerprints are really as unique as forensic and crime literature suggest. The results are ...

Lynn Garcia presents at a Texas Forensic Science Commission meeting to consider recommendations against using bite mark analysis in criminal cases on Feb. 11, 2016, in Austin. The commission ruled ...

This is the sort of puzzle that could confront a crime scene investigator (CSI) from the police force. Crime scene investigators, often referred to as 'scientific police', are one part of the forensic ...

Forensic dramas on TV make it seem easy to determine when fingerprints were left at the scene of a crime. In reality, the oils in fingerprints degrade over time, and it's difficult to figure out their ...

Forensic science has become a mainstay of many a TV drama, and it’s just as important in real-life criminal trials. Drawing on biology, chemistry, genetics, medicine and psychology, forensic evidence ...

Streaming platforms for The Forensic Science Behind God’s Fingerprint Design haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online. 'The Forensic Science Behind ...

When a serious crime occurs, the public often sees police officers, detectives, and court proceedings. However, behind every successful criminal investigation lies another group of professionals who ...