How microscopic algae are helping forensic teams catch criminals
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 08:00
in Earth & Climate
From deserted fields and dark forests to murky rivers and concrete jungles, environments can leave traces of physical evidence on a criminal. This principle has been well known to crime scene investigators (both real and fictional) since the the late 1800s. However, figuring out what the most reliable pieces of evidence are – and how to best detect and analyse them – can be difficult.