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Professor Dave Explains
Protecting the Crime Scene, Recognizing and Searching For Evidence
Now that we have an understanding of the principles of forensic science, we can begin to examine crime scene investigation. CSI involves many steps, but the first three are protecting the crime scene, recognizing evidence, and searching...
Professor Dave Explains
What is a Crime? (The Six Types of Crimes)
In this series we are going to learn all about crime scene investigation. But we must first understand precisely what crimes are. What does it mean to say that someone has committed a crime? What are the types of crime that can be...
Curated Video
This is how a body is identified in a crime scene
Forensic scientists use different methods to identify a body at a crime scene. This subfield of forensic science is called body identification.
Natural History Museum
Whodunnit? How koalas could confuse crime scene investigators | Natural History Museum
Your fingerprints are unique to you. They're famously used in forensic science to identify individuals that were at a crime scene. But did you know that koalas might be able to confuse crime scene investigators? Museum scientist Eloise...
Curated Video
Evolution of DNA analysis in Crime Scene Investigation
In this video, we will talk about the evolution of DNA analysis in forensic science. Discover how this groundbreaking technique emerged, revolutionizing criminal investigations. From its humble beginnings to pivotal cases that shaped its...
Professor Dave Explains
Documenting the Crime Scene Part 1: Notes and Sketches
Documenting the crime scene thoroughly is very important, as once the scene is cleaned up, it is impossible to go back and check some detail that may be relevant to the case later. There are several methods of documenting the crime...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Forensic Science
Are you obsessed with crime-based entertainment like CSI and Sherlock? How accurately is crime scene investigation depicted on such shows? What exactly is forensic science, and what are the scientific principles it utilizes? If you want...
Professor Dave Explains
Principles of Forensic Science
Just like any other science, forensic science is based on principles and laws. These are the law of individuality, the law of progressive change, Locard's law of exchange, the law of probability, the principle of comparison, and the...
Curated Video
DNA and Crime
DNA profiling can match individuals to a crime scene using only a few cells. A brief history of DNA profiling and the breakthroughs that have made this possible. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. DNA is described as a...
Professor Dave Explains
Collection and Preservation of Crime Scene Evidence
After properly documenting evidence, it's time to collect it for further analysis. How is this done? There is very strict protocol for keeping all evidence separate, and properly recording precisely where it came from, so let's get some...
Curated Video
Can DNA help us solve a crime?
In this video, we explore the incredible world of forensic science and how DNA technology is helping to solve some of the most complex crimes. From the basics of how DNA works, to the cutting-edge techniques used to extract, analyze,...
The March of Time
1941: 'THE STUART CASE': Crime Scene: FBI Investigators in stock room, wire top of room cut. CU Male hands pressing tape to wire cutters lifting single finger print. Making mold of footprints outside. Making wax impression of marks at bottom of window
MOT 1941: 'THE STUART CASE': Crime Scene: FBI Investigators in stock room, wire top of room cut. CU Male hands pressing tape to wire cutters lifting single finger print. Making mold of footprints outside. Making wax impression of marks...
Great Big Story
Crime Scene of the Wild, Unveiling the National Wildlife Forensics Lab
Explore the unique mission of the Oregon-based lab dedicated to solving wildlife crimes and preserving endangered species.
Great Big Story
Crime scene of the wild, unveiling the national Wildlife forensics lab
Explore the unique mission of the Oregon-based lab dedicated to solving wildlife crimes and preserving endangered species.<br/>
The Guardian
NYPD chokehold protests: 'A crime scene that's not a crime scene' | Report #2
As protests into Eric Garner's chokehold death at the hands of the NYPD continue, Guardian US columnist Steven W Thrasher visits the 'scene of a crime that is not the scene of a crime' and looks ahead to a movement that isn't going to...
SciShow
How Do My Fingerprints Form?
How do fingerprints form? Even though many people think it’s random, a lot of it has to do with your genes! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and also get things to put on your walls, cover your...
TED Talks
TED: A lesson on looking | Amy Herman
Are you looking closely? Visual educator Amy Herman explains how to use art to enhance your powers of perception and find connections where they may not be apparent. Learn the techniques Herman uses to train Navy SEALs, doctors and crime...
FuseSchool
DNA Fingerprinting
CREDITS Animation & Design: Waldi Apollis Narration: Dale Bennett Script: Bethan Parry & Helen Stamp What is DNA fingerprinting or DNA profiling? Leicester University geneticist Alec Jeffreys developed a technique called DNA...
Curated Video
Unraveling Clues: Forensic Techniques in Action
Dive into a hands-on forensic training session with four future detectives in Ecully near Lyon, exploring the precision of fingerprint analysis, DNA extraction, and the unique method of odorology. Discover how modern techniques rapidly...
The Guardian
The Bodysnatchers of Bangkok | Guardian Investigations
The bodysnatchers of Bangkok: Thailand's volunteer emergency service. Unlike the UK or US, Thailand operates on a two-tier emergency support system, sending out volunteers, or 'basic teams', to accident or crime scenes first, and only...
Seven Dimensions
Persevering to Solve a Problem
In this video, a former police officer shares his experience investigating high-profile cases and emphasizes the importance of perseverance, following procedures, and maintaining professionalism. He encourages managers facing complex...
Seven Dimensions
Digging Deeper: The Importance of Detail and Getting It Right
In this video, Colin McLaren, a former detective and crime solver, shares his passion for digging for details and getting things right. He emphasizes the importance of thorough research and going beyond surface-level information to...
Science360
Greenland Ice Cores
At the Stable Isotope Lab in Boulder, Colorado scientists are doing a lot of the same things that those CSI folks do on TV. But instead of being ""crime scene investigators,"" these experts are more like ""cold scene investigators.""...
Science360
Ice Core Secrets Could Reveal Answers to Global Warming - Science Nation
At the Stable Isotope Lab in Boulder, Colo., scientists are doing a lot of the same things that those CSI folks do on TV. But instead of being "crime scene investigators," these experts are more like "cold scene investigators."...