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The meanings we carry around in our heads seem so natural and inborn that we fail to realise other people can have quite different understandings.
Educating mock jurors about what kinds of statements are appropriate − or not − led to more critical assessments of forensic testimony and improved the quality of their decisions.
Fatal stabbings are the leading cause of homicide in countries with restricted access to firearms, including Australia. New research could help solve these cases.
The Titan disaster happened in international waters, in a commercially operated vessel, and with victims of different nationalities. Any details that emerge will likely be treated with sensitivity.
Our vehicles hold a remarkable amount of information, which can be used by digital forensic investigators in the detection of crime.
As a forensic scientist who has worked at thousands of homicide, sexual assault and serious crime scenes, I can tell you the process is not as straightforward as depicted on popular true crime shows.
The science behind today’s petition to pardon Kathleen Folbigg has been peer reviewed. Here’s what it says.
Research into contextual bias needs to be more rigorous so recommendations can be made about its effect on forensic analysis.
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Associate Professor of Forensic Science, Murdoch University
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Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science, Murdoch University
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Psychology Researcher, Edinburgh Napier University
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Lecturer in Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Adjunct professor, Murdoch University
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Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security NCSA, University of South Wales
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Associate Professor of Psychology, Florida International University
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Professor of Psychology, Florida International University
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Senior Consultant/Professor Emeritus, Dept of Forensic Medicine, Monash University, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
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Doctoral Candidate in Legal Psychology, Florida International University
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Professor and Co-Director, Centre for Personalised Immunology, NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence, Australian National University
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Kate Burridge is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor of Linguistics, Monash University
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Senior Lecturer - Forensic Anthropology, Western Sydney University
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Florida International University
