When I worked in medical biochemistry, testing for both illicit and legal drugs had a dedicated department. The dose, even for legal drugs such as lithium, must be strictly controlled. Too little drug...

The dramatic decline in the starling population rings alarms bells. A once common bird, with their stunning murmurations as seen in image 2, the population is now plummeting. But what has caused that ...

Sniffer Dogs are currently the front line in bio-security at borders. Once, when I entered a US airport, I was approached by a sniffer dog. It indicated to its handler that my luggage concealed meat. ...

In 2023, automation of forensic analysis became the big thing. As mentioned in my previous article, Reassessing Fingerprint Evidence, automation makes the forensic scientist’s job easier. So, how do t...

The landscape of immigration in the United States is constantly evolving, marked by a series of stringent measures and legislative proposals that aim to reshape the way asylum and migration are handle...

Discover the depths of Aristotle’s philosophy on the state and its intricate comparison with his contemporaries. Unravel unique insights and perspectives with Mozartcultures, your guide to philo...

“Time flows like a river, sometimes calm, sometimes wild, but always forward.” – Japanese Proverb Released in 2001, “Spirited Away” is a masterpiece produced by Studio Gh...

Martin Luther King Jr., a name synonymous with the American Civil Rights Movement, remains an iconic figure in the struggle for racial equality. His life, marked by deep emotional resonance, began in ...

Super glue is a marvellous substance. However, it took a while for me to realise just how fantastic it is. I admit it, I’ve been using the stuff for years without really understanding it’s wonde...

In the movie My Cousin Vinny, a girl walks into the witness box and proceeds to undo the evidence of an Expert Witness. Because she works in her father’s and brother’s workshop, she can help acquit tw...

Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Christmas Cultures. Christmas, a universally celebrated holiday, is not a one-size-fits-all affair. As we delve into the diverse cultures that mark this festive season, ...

In the 1970s, bodies of prostitutes were found in Yorkshire, UK. Because they were left in a wide area the different police authorities did not recognise they had a serial killer. Eventually, the poli...

In 1991, hikers discovered a body in a mountain pass as a glacier thawed. Initially, it was thought to be modern. On further study, scientists learned the corpse was over 5000 years old. The man was n...

Science is not static, new information allows scientists to re-evaluate understood hypotheses, so no one would expect Forensic Science to stay still either. Each type of evidence needs constant evalua...

The analysis of DNA was a revolutionary practice for Forensic Science. Even cases, cold for decades, got reopened with the hope of finally finding an answer with DNA. But there are things that DNA can...

A prolonged drought lowered the water levels of Lake Mead, about 30 miles from Las Vegas, Nevada. Throughout 2022, people enjoying recreational activities on the lake began finding human remains. By t...

In 1668, Francesco Redi reported on his experiments with rotten meat. His work proved that maggots did not spontaneously appear, they required flies to lay eggs on the meat. These eggs hatched into ma...