This week we move onto another part of forensic science- chemistry. This discipline looks at most of the non-DNA analysis that goes on at crime scenes. This week we're talking to Dr. Ruth Smith from Michigan State University to learn about what a forensic chemist does, how they identify different samples, and the research that … Continue reading Forensic Science: Chemistry
Month: February 2020
Forensic Science: DNA
After a break for the holidays, we are back! We're excited to kick off our 2020 episodes with a new series. For the next three episodes, we're going to look at what goes into forensic science. Many of us have watched Bones, Law & Order, or NCIS. The high-tech labs, the lightning-fast diagnostics, and the … Continue reading Forensic Science: DNA