Voice Analysis Should Be Used with Caution in Court
Although voice recognition is often presented as evidence in legal cases, its scientific basis can be shaky
Stories by Michele Catanzaro
Iran Releases Physicist after 5 Years in Jail
Omid Kokabee, who became seriously ill while serving time on controversial treason charges, will be allowed to leave the country
Brazil and Other Big Players Lead in South American Science
Despite myriad problems in many countries, pockets of excellence thrive in Chile, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina
Tests Confirm Pablo Neruda Had Terminal Cancer
The Chilean poet had prostate cancer in an advanced state, with extended metastasis, according to an analysis of his remains
Can Forensics Establish Whether Pablo Neruda Was Poisoned?
An exhumation this week of the Chilean poet's remains might raise as many questions as it answers. His death officially was caused by prostate cancer but new allegations have been made
Human-Rights Court to Rule on Fertility-Treatment Ban
Costa Rica, the only country that forbids in vitro fertilization, may have to lift the prohibition if the Inter-American Court of Human Rights rules against it