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 […]
Wind Effect on Tower Cranes
Tower cranes are miraculous tools of efficiency, allowing for construction work at extreme heights. In many cases, during the construction of skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, […]