Forensic Document Examiners
Forensic analysis of a document can provide a great deal of knowledge on the individual who is responsible for writing that document. Forensic document analysis…
New Titanium-Gold Alloy Could Improve Medical Implants
In mid-July 2016, a team at Rice University, led by Professor Emilia Morosan, created a super-hard metal made from titanium and gold. The research team…
Wildland Fire Protection
Smokey Bear’s classic slogan, “Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires”, has been a part of American culture since its introduction in 1947. In fact, his…
Tracking Responsible Wood Sourcing Through Forensic Fiber Analysis
In a past post, we discussed forensic fiber analysis, a process by which investigators collect fibers as evidence to determine an individual’s involvement at a…
Forensic Fiber Analysis Standards
The physical world is completely different at the microscopic level, as minuscule objects that appear virtually nonexistent to the naked eye become visible. An understanding…
Self-Driving Cars: The Ethics of Fatal Accidents
Self-driving cars have become a wildly popular topic, as the likelihood of their adoption is now greater than ever before. However, autonomous vehicles, while undergoing…
Exit Sign Standards
Exit signs today are designed with a firm understanding of people’s behavior in the event of an emergency. Placed up high enough for all of…
Forensic Fire Debris Investigations
Fire always points to the occurrence of a contingent event, as do its many reaction products. The word smoke is a common example of a…
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles
Gasoline has lasted as the main source of energy for automobiles throughout the past century, but many problems persist with its use, such as its…