He was the first to use PCR testing on crime-scene DNA, inspiring a practice that has freed thousands of wrongfully convicted people. By Michael S. Rosenwald The forensic scientist Edward T. Blake ...

Astronomy James Webb Space Telescope reveals thick cosmic dust of Sagittarius B2, the most enormous star-forming cloud in the Milky Way — Space photo of the week Astronomy James Webb telescope's ...

Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo testifies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry sitting at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria on 29 September 2025. Picture: Sphamandla ...

Why it's so special: Stars in the Milky Way galaxy are born in huge molecular clouds. The most massive is Sagittarius B2, which is just a few hundred light-years from our the galaxy's central black ...

MANILA, Philippines — While the Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified efforts to lower crime rates, it could perform more effectively if officers are equipped with scientific knowledge to ...

A forensic report found that long-term neglect and failures by multiple parties – both state agencies and private contractors – led to the Washington Bridge's near-collapse in December 2023. The ...

Scientists are like prospectors, excavating the natural world seeking gems of knowledge about physical reality. And in the century just past, scientists have dug deep enough to discover that reality’s ...

Two former employees of a lab that certified many Australian sunscreens have told the ABC about what they allege is questionable data and testing practices. Several sunscreen brands have stopped using ...

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced registrations for the CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 exam, catering to aspirants seeking JRF, Assistant Professorships, or PhD admissions in science. The ...

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