China Expands Surveillance of Sewage to Police Illegal Drug Use
Privacy concerns, cultural differences fuel skepticism about this approach in other settings
California Clinic Screens Asylum Seekers for Honesty
Facilities like these hunt for evidence that can determine the fate of applicants
Cold Cases Heat Up as Law Enforcement Uses Genetics to Solve Past Crimes
Since the Golden State killer was caught, the same family ancestry database has led to more arrests
The Science of Elections
If we want to protect the integrity of scientific inquiry, we must protect democracy
Cores from Coral Reefs Hold Secrets of the Ocean's Past and Future
Coral skeletons have recorded changes in the ocean environment over thousands of years
Computers Go Head-to-Head with Humans on Face Recognition
The best facial-recognition algorithms are now as good as the best forensic examiners are. But the best results come by combining human and computer skills. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Agriculture's Improving Image
Drones, satellites and data analysis drive a new agricultural revolution
The Golden State Killer Case Was Cracked with a Genealogy Web Site
Law enforcement’s use of an open-source DNA ancestry database raises questions about genetic privacy
The Hidden Data in Your Fingerprints
A fingerprint could give a molecular signature revealing aspects of a person’s lifestyle and environment, such as their job, eating habits or medical problems
Nalini Joshi's Favorite Theorem
Talking time travel, complex analysis and Burmese food with a mathematician from the University of Sydney
Urban Bungle: Atlanta Cyber Attack Puts Other Cities on Notice
The city has spent the past two weeks restoring online services disrupted by ransomware that held encrypted data hostage
How Do Forensic Engineers Investigate Bridge Collapses, Like the One in Miami?
Investigators will study video, design plans and the “accelerated bridge construction” method for clues
Jules Verne's Dreams
The facts and fiction of Jules Verne’s optical illusions
Mars Rock Hitches Ride on NASA's Next Rover
The Curiosity rover will return a Martian meteorite to the Red Planet
How to Tell If Someone Is Lying
Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen reveals seven ways to tell if someone is lying
9 Must-Have Volcano Books for All Your Gifting Needs
I've got an explosive holiday book list for you this holiday season!
The Illusion of Murder
| Murder scenes, up close and personal, by a skilled miniaturist |
Beware: Your Home Security Cam Is Watching You
It's weird to see how you act when nobody's looking
Let's Keep the Science in Forensic Science
A body created to set national standards is now in danger
What Netflix's "The Confession Tapes" Teach Us about the Psychology of Interrogations
The take-home message is that we need to change the way police do interrogations--and do it fast