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Dr. Michael Bowers is a long time forensic consultant in the US and international court systems.

Forensics: Bite Mark Evidence: What You Should Know About This Debunked Science

Bite mark evidence has sent at least two dozen innocent people to prison. So why is this debunked forensic method still being used? — Read on innocenceproject.org/what-is-bite-mark-evidence-forensic-science/

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Forensics: OC Prosecutors threaten to overcharge and extort in order to Operate Vast Genetic Surveillance Program

A DA’s office in California offers plea deals and dismissals for misdemeanor offenses — but only if people give up their DNA. — Read on theintercept.com/2021/07/03/orange-county-prosecutors-dna-surveillance/

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Forensics: Cross-bow ballistics in UK murder

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-57723845

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Forensics: Ohio police chief resigns after he’s caught placing KKK sign — along with mock hood and robe — on Black officer’s desk

Ohio police chief resigns after he’s caught placing KKK sign — along with mock hood and robe — on Black officer’s desk – Raw Story – Celebrating 17 Years of Independent Journalism — Read on http://www.rawstory.com/amp/sheffield-lake-police-chief-anthony-campo-2653631573

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Anthropology: 3,000-year-old skeleton is world’s oldest known shark victim

An archaeological mystery has been solved as scientist conclude that the mangled remains of a prehistoric Japanese fisherman, who sustained nearly 800 different injuries, was likely due to a shark attack. — Read on nypost.com/2021/06/30/3000-year-old-skeleton-is-worlds-oldest-known-shark-victim/

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Forensics: Who is running this forensics lab? More departures from troubled DC crime lab | WTOP

More managers appear to have departed from the embattled D.C. crime lab, which saw its accreditation to perform forensic testing withdrawn in the spring. — Read on wtop.com/dc/2021/06/more-departures-from-troubled-dc-crime-lab/

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Forensics: Some Medical Examiners Say Sickle Cell Trait Causes Sudden Death–They’re Wrong – Scientific American @theNAME1966

This needs to be addressed. Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives. — Read on http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/some-medical-examiners-say-sickle-cell-trait-causes-sudden-death-theyre-wrong/

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Anthro: Archaeologists complete exhumation of bodies in Tulsa cemetery, but more forensic work needed

One subject shows gunshot and projectile injuries. TULSA – Forensic analysis will continue over the coming weeks, but state archaeologists Friday said they have completed excavation work on a section of cemetery that could hold unidentified remains — Read on … Continue reading

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Forensics: Impact factor abandoned by Dutch university in hiring and promotion decisions

This makes alot of sense. My impact factor is in the mid 800s and h=12. I do not see it as a measure of scientific “greatness.” Faculty and staff members at Utrecht University will be evaluated by their commitment to … Continue reading

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Anthropology: Massive human head in Chinese well forces scientists to rethink evolution

Good discussion on how anthros think about ancient human biodiversity. ‘Dragon man’ skull reveals new branch of family tree more closely related to modern humans than Neanderthals — Read on amp.theguardian.com/science/2021/jun/25/massive-human-head-in-chinese-well-forces-scientists-to-rethink-evolution

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