How DNA evidence could help solve more cold cases

The author of a new book looked at over 100 cold cases recently resolved by DNA evidence. He argues there's more that could be done.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
March 19, 2024 ~7 min

‘Fingerprint’ method spots food fraud

Food fraud is a major problem, but it often goes unnoticed. Researchers have come up with a way to figure out what's real and what's fake.

Mary Martialay - Purdue • futurity
Aug. 22, 2023 ~7 min


New tool is the latest weapon in fight against robocalls

A new tool could help reveal more information about pesky robocalls and shed light on related criminal activity.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Aug. 11, 2023 ~7 min

‘Battery Sleuth’ could be a simple way to stop car theft

A new device that takes advantage of a low-tech feature in today's cars—the power outlet—could foil thieves, researchers say.

Gabe Cherry-Michigan • futurity
Aug. 3, 2023 ~6 min

Tired detectives struggle to focus on cases

Law enforcement investigators and detectives who are tired have a harder time collecting information that could bring justice to victims.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
May 11, 2023 ~7 min

Book: Ted Bundy killed way more than 30 people

A criminologist's new book argues that Ted Bundy's criminal career was longer and deadlier than the official record from 1974 to 1978.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
March 21, 2023 ~8 min

Forensics study clarifies how bones of children decay

“Crimes against children are truly awful, and all too common,” says Ann Ross. “It is important to be able to identify their remains..."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
March 16, 2023 ~5 min

Watch out for ‘romance fraud’ on dating apps

New research digs into "romance fraud" and how people using dating apps can protect themselves against scammers.

Noelle Toumey Reetz-Georgia State • futurity
Feb. 10, 2023 ~8 min


Police Facebook pages overreport Black suspects

Researchers examined close to 100,000 crime-related posts from 14,000 police Facebook pages to find disproportionate sharing of Black suspects.

Stanford • futurity
Nov. 17, 2022 ~6 min

Model flags massage businesses engaged in trafficking

A new model identifies massage businesses that are most likely to be violating laws related to sex trafficking and labor trafficking.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Oct. 13, 2022 ~6 min

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