Research Articles
The Father of Forensics: Alfred Swaine Taylor and the Dawn of Toxicological Science
Explore the life and work of Alfred Swaine Taylor, the father of British forensic medicine, whose pioneering work in toxicology transformed criminal investigation in Victorian England.
The Hidden Mix: How Forensic Science Unravels Fentanyl's Deadly Combinations
Exploring how forensic toxicology reveals fentanyl's dangerous combinations in illicit drugs and their impact on public health
The Double-Edged Sword: Herbal Medicine's Promise and Peril in Ekiti State
Exploring the cultural significance and hidden dangers of herbal medicine use in Ekiti State, Nigeria, with scientific analysis of toxic contaminants.
The Magic Eye Puzzle in Your Data: When Your Measurements Lie (A Little)
Explore how measurement error structure affects chemical data visualization and the importance of accounting for heteroscedastic error in scientific analysis.
The Therapeutic Revolution: How Science Forged Modern Medicine (1870-1945)
Explore the transformative era when pharmaceutical science emerged from folklore to become a rigorous discipline, creating the foundation of modern medicine.
The Invisible Killer: How Scientists Detect a Lethal Rat Poison
Explore how forensic scientists detect alpha-naphthylthiourea (ANTU), a deadly rat poison, using advanced techniques and microscopic analysis.
Unlocking Mysteries: The Science of Forensic Chemistry in Crime Investigation
Explore how forensic chemistry applies scientific principles to analyze evidence and solve crimes using modern technology and chemical analysis.
Forging the Cosmic Element: The Art and Science of Synthesizing Metallic Uranium
Explore the fascinating journey from raw uranium ore to gleaming metal through various synthetic methods, from traditional metallothermic reductions to advanced electrochemical techniques.
Uncovering Clues in the Dirt: The Atomic Sleuth Solving Crimes
How automated SEM-EDS mineral analysis is revolutionizing forensic soil investigations with unprecedented precision and reproducibility.
The Hair Tell-All: A Scientific Sleuth's Guide to Unraveling Cannabis History
Discover how LC-MS/MS technology decodes cannabis history in hair samples through precise quantification of cannabinoids THCA-A, THC, CBN and CBD.