Forensic Science
Negligent DNA Testing Has Affected Thousands of New York Criminal Cases
New York City's crime lab has been a pioneer nationally in analyzing especially difficult DNA samples. But the recent disclosure of the source code for its proprietary software is raising new questions about accuracy.
The Questionability of Forensic Science
A recent study on the reliability of hair analysis is only the latest to shake public confidence.
Will 'DNA Phenotyping' Lead to Racial Profiling by Police?
Bioethicists, geneticists, attorneys, and cops weigh the pros and cons of a radical new science.
To Catch an Arsonist: New Advances in the Art of Fire Science
Gradual advancements in the art and science of fire investigation continue.
The Flaws of Familial DNA Matching
New research warns investigators of inaccurate results, and unfairness to minorities.
Do Television Shows Like 'CSI' Deter Cybercrime?
The curious case of the “inverse CSI effect.”