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Popular shows such as CSI have sparked a lot of public interest in forensic science. If you are looking for gifts for a forensic science enthusiast and aren't sure what to get, take a look at this article

CSI. Cold Case What do these television shows have in common?

Dr. Bill Bass is "the bone man," a living legend among forensic scientists and anthropologists. This book is a sort of memoirs of his career, and specifically explains the purpose for and development of The Body Farm.

If you've ever wondered what goes on in a graduate level forensic anthropology course, or lab, look no further. This article is an account of some of my experiences in forensic anthropology, including the thoughts and feelings accompanying those experiences.

Forensic anthropologists play an important role in identifying human remains. This article will describe some ways forensic anthropologists determine how tall an individual was, when the anthropologist is supplied with only a few bones.

Dr. Henry Lee became well known throughout the entire nation by working on the mysterious disappearance of Elizabeth Smart, the murder of six-year-old beauty queen Jon Bennett Ramsey case, etc. This is an interview I had with him at my house. Read on!

For hundreds of years, scientists and law enforcement agencies have been working together to bring some of the most heinous criminals and murderers to justice.

Pet lovers who also have a taste for biology now have other options besides becoming a vet. The demand for animal CSI professionals -- forensic experts who specialize in animals -- is growing by the month.

With the way that today's media is bombarding our kids with explicit content, an episode of CSI may be no less appropriate than some commercials they see. This show is an excellent opportunity to talk to your kids about a possible career in the sciences.

Gift ideas for the aspiring forensics aficionado in your life. Presents that offer a realistic yet entertaining look at death.

There are approximately fifteen main aspects of forensic detection. In this article, I will give a brief explanation of fingerprinting and forensic anthropology as well as examples of how each helped to bring some of the nation's most deplorable criminals to justice.

Forensic science is any science used for the purposes of the law, and therefore provides impartial scientific evidence for use in the courts of law, eg in a criminal investigation and trial.

Canadian forensic science is an integral component to the overall nature of victim identification. No matter the situation, Canada's forensic scientists are one of the first to arrive on the scene in order to collect pertinent clues for body cataloging.

A description of a few careers found in Forensic Science.

What can a skull tell about the deceased? You may be surprised. This article will give you an overview of the things forensic anthropologists can discover just by studying a human skull.

What can a forensic anthropologist discover by examining pelvic bones? Read about age and sex determination here

Forensic entomology is an important part of forensic science. Forensic entomologists are frequently able to help determine date of death when other means of determination are impossible. This article gives you a glimpse into the world of forensic entomology

Recently Simpson College, located in Indianola, Iowa, has broadened its horizons and added a major that is fast becoming one of the most popular across the nation.

Crime scene analysts use a wide variety of tools in their efforts to reconstruct crime scenes and determine the how, when and where of violent crimes. Human models are one of the most frequently-used tools of the trade.

This is no longer necessary due to the leaps and bounds that DNA and Forensic Science has made in the last ten years. A cry of innocence does not have to go unheard of any longer. A great deal of these cases needs to have a second look at.

In the world of forensic science, computer forensic investigators (CFIs) are an integral part of recovering evidence and building cases for prosecutors. So how do they recover so much evidence from computers?

Learn the most common forensic psychology terms.

Criminal personality profiling is a helpful technique that is used by forensic investigators in order to assist with the identification of unknown subjects involved in various crimes.

Sleuths, investigators and detectives will get a chance to practice their skills with an interactive exhibit based upon the CBS hit TV series CSI:Crime Scene Investigation.

Forensic Document Examiners are specialists called upon to evaluate the handwriting and handwriting instruments used to write certain questioned or pertinent documents.

Although much of forensic investigation is conducted by using the five senses, CSI techs require certain tools to do their jobs efficiently. Many of these tools are described in this article.

A forensic biologist has recently completed a forensic study on the remains of a victim murdered in 1910 and proved that Michigan born Dr. Crippen was wrongly hanged for the murder of his wife.

Defense attorneys for the West Memphis Three, along with four forensic pathologists and two forensic odontologists, met at the Arkansas Crime Lab on May 17.

Forensic Document Examiners utilize specialized equipment and techniques to scientifically analyze handwriting samples such as specialized light sources, magnifiers and microscopes, metric measuring devises, cameras and computers, to name just a few.

When you turn your television to CSI or Law & Order or Bones, do you pay careful attention to the forensic science portrayed on screen? Although most crime shows have forensic consultants, much of what you see is usually pure fiction.

Even in the absence of dental x-rays, teeth hold many clues that can help investigators identify victims of accidents or crimes. This article will explain some features anthropologists and odontologists look for

Have you seen every episode of CSI, CSI:Miami, and CSI: NY? Do you get anxious if you miss an episode of Bones? Here are a few signs of such a problem...

Odontology and psychological profiling are two aspects of forensic detection that have proven to be very useful in the apprehension of criminals and murderers. This article will briefly about both aspects and how they have contributed to forensic science.

Serology is yet another aspect of forensic science that has been exceedingly useful in solving crimes and homicides. The first breakthrough in serology came in 1875 with the discovery that there are several different types of blood

Crime-based dramas have lead to a phenomenon known as the "CSI effect." The CSI effect is the unrealistic expectations of jurors when it comes to evidence in trials.

Many times though the remains are very varied, you might begin from a "fresh corpse" to bone fragments of a smashed skull.

A glimpse at a Forensic Anthropology's research facility dubbed the "Body Farm"

Cool heads prevail even though the crime scene is gruesome. But this isn't a scene from CBS's crime show CSI but an exercise in Central County Occupational Center's new Forensic Investigation class.

A closer look at CSI, its storytelling, its science, and its characters.

The Associated Press reported that forensics equipment owned by the Michigan State Police was used by an employee to determine whether or not her husband had been unfaithful.

Investigation components should not be used or investigated in isolation of each other, better that they are used to compliment and encourage each other toward the discovery of the truth.

Special Thanks to ColdCases member Lori Davis for her help in transcribing this episode!

Many biology teachers in Dallas will access UT Southwestern Medical Center's resources and get hands-on biology training that will benefit their high school students. Other high schools will get "science suitcases" to enhance their high school science education.

Spaceships, aliens and stand-up comics? Science Fiction can be incredibly, even knee slapping funny.

A sundial is a great science project. Making a sundial can also be a fun hobby to do to learn more about the sun and time. A sundial is easy to make and does not take much time to do. It does not cost much money to make a sun dial and does not take much time.

The Singapore Science Center, is a wonderful place to visit to those on a short relaxed visit to the country. A great family outing, excellent transport, and helpful staff make this a very pleasurable outing.

The post strike episodes of CSI-Miami have begun. Read on for descriptions of the newest episodes and find the airing dates!

A new brand of creationism, which creationists and secular science are not familiar with is "Biblical Reality", better known as the "Observations of Moses". The truth of the Bible is combined with scientific reality, to reveal truth that was previously unknown by mankind.

Help your kids get interested in Science and technology with this fun and educational science project for the whole family.