Retired detective Matt Steiner explains how NCIS and other, similar cop shows have helped forensics experts despite their one big flaw. Procedural TV shows that rely on forensic science continue to ...

Evidence as minute as a flake of paint can be instrumental when it comes to forensic investigations. All paint chips have an origin, and through the analysis of a paint chip, connections can be drawn ...

Gait analysis is often used in sports medicine, as seen in this picture. - Daniel Karmann/picture alliance via Getty Images Over the weekend, the conservative media outlet The Blaze and journalist ...

Forensic analysis of ink and writing materials is a critical discipline within forensic science that underpins the authentication of documents and the detection of alterations or forgeries. Recent ...

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. It’s been decades since the intersection of forensic science ...

Digital forensics plays a crucial role in today's cyber-driven world, enabling investigators to unravel complex cybercrimes and gather evidence. With the growing volume and complexity of digital data, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lars Daniel covers digital evidence and forensics in life and law. Our smartphones hold the keys to our digital lives. Preserving ...