Countering Bad Science With Open Access

September 4, 2019

An international group of researchers investigated the openness of forensic science research by taking a closer look at 30 forensic …

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How Can Cognitive Bias Impact Forensic Evaluations? New Innocence Project Review Article Takes a Closer Look

August 22, 2019

**This is a guest post from The Innocence Project Researchers** Can cognitive biases, which are a common feature of human …

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Ensuring Accurate Analysis of Biological Evidence: The NIST Human DNA Standard

August 12, 2019

DNA profiles can play an important role in criminal investigations. However, ensuring accuracy when developing genetic profiles is key. In …

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OSAC Public Update and Open Discussion Recordings Now Available

August 1, 2019

Did you miss The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC)  Public Update & Open Discussion meeting? Videos and presentations are …

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JustScience Lab: Bringing Empirical Research to Criminal Justice

July 18, 2019

Impactful research, policy, and teaching are the foundation of a new laboratory led by CSAFE Co-Director and leader in criminal …

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The Weight of Evidence Question: Resources to Help Guide the Discussion

July 8, 2019

When it comes to a piece of evidence, a jury wants to know just how likely it is that a …

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NIST Explores New Strategies to Implement Innovation in Crime Laboratories

June 25, 2019

Research papers abound in forensic science journals each year, and yet often these innovative ideas never find their way into …

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Toolmark vs. Firearm Analysis: Do the Same Methods Apply?

May 20, 2019

Just how closely related are methods for forensic toolmark and firearm examination? Though seemingly quite similar, analysis techniques for one …

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Influencing Forensic Science for a Decade: Remembering the 2009 NAS Report

February 19, 2019

10 years ago on February 18, 2009, The National Academies of Science unveiled a monumental report, shedding light on a …

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Probative Value of Forensic Science Conclusions Should be Based on Empirical Data, Not Subjective Impressions

January 25, 2019

*This blog post was authored by the Innocence Project staff and originally appeared on the Innocence Project website. The piece …

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NIST Supports Accurate Forensic Science Measurements with Updated Standard Reference Materials

December 13, 2018

What role do measurements play in analyzing evidence? It’s actually pretty significant, but accuracy is key. When forensic laboratories use …

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Forensics, Justice, and the Case for Science-Based Decision Making

December 2, 2018

*The information below is an excerpt from CSAFE researcher and University of California, Irvine’s Professor of Criminology, Law and Society …

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