Human DNA Found in Air? What This Means for Forensics
As forensic technology has advanced throughout the years, scientists have gained the ability to collect human DNA and detailed genetic data from even the most minute sources. For example, last year, murderer David Sinopoli was arrested for an incident that occurred in 1975: Authorities used a disposed-of coffee cup to collect his DNA. Recently, researchers […]
Investigation Group Believes the Zodiac Killer Has Been Identified
The identity of the Zodiac Killer—a serial killer who operated mostly in San Francisco during the late 1960s—has long been the subject of speculation, as, at the time of his crimes, forensic science was not nearly as sophisticated as it is today. Factor in the fact that he was undeniably intelligent, creating complex ciphers as […]
3 Ways That the World Could End
The inevitable end of the world has been explored in media for millennia, with more recent works, such as The Day After Tomorrow, generally attributing the apocalypse to environmental disaster. But will these works prove to be accurate depictions of the future? While such information is impossible to know for sure, scientists have made several […]
