Poisons are a potent tool for murder in fiction – a toxicologist explains how some dangerous chemicals kill

From ‘Breaking Bad’ to James Bond, certain chemicals are popular options for characters looking to achieve nefarious ends.

Brad Reisfeld, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University • conversation
March 21, 2023 • ~7 min

The camera never lies? Our research found CCTV isn't always dependable when it comes to murder investigations

CCTV is a popular form of digital evidence but it can be unreliable and problematic.

Fiona Brookman, Professor of Criminology, University of South Wales • conversation
March 17, 2023 • ~6 min

Skeleton analysis uncovers 1,300-year-old murder mystery

Analysis of a 1,300-year-old skeleton found in a tomb in China determined that the man was not a grave robber, but a victim of murder.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Dec. 3, 2021 • ~5 min

It's a myth that we're too 'soft' on serious young offenders – our research shows why

Life prison sentences are getting longer and longer.

Susie Hulley, Senior Research Associate in Criminology, University of Cambridge • conversation
Aug. 6, 2021 • ~8 min

Asian American young adults are the only racial group with suicide as their leading cause of death, so why is no one talking about this?

A public health scholar explores why Asian Americans in their late teens and early adulthood are at high risk for death by suicide.

Amelia Noor-Oshiro, Ph.D. Candidate, Public Health, Johns Hopkins University • conversation
April 23, 2021 • ~9 min

Interviews clarify tension between homicide detectives, bereaved

Criminologists observed homicide detectives and conducted focus groups with the friends and families of murder victims to identify sources of tension.

Jennifer French Giarratano-Georgia State • futurity
June 15, 2020 • ~5 min

Harvard bee experts discuss the murder hornet threat

Bee health experts Benjamin de Bivort and James Crall discuss the murder hornet threat and other dangers facing bees.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
June 3, 2020 • ~9 min

Harvard course pairs Faulkner with ‘Scandal’

For “Faulkner, Interracialism and Popular Television,” Harvard’s Linda Chavers pairs the white Southern writer’s work with the TV series “Scandal” from African-American writer-producer Shonda Rhimes.

Jill Radsken • harvard
Oct. 26, 2018 • ~5 min

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