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NFI Science Fair: young scientists present promising forensic innovations
How can digital traces on a smartphone or smartwatch assist crime reconstruction? Does the packaging in which evidence such as ...
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The NFI and AUAS are using glow-in-the-dark sand to study the behaviour of glass fragments in criminal cases
NFI experts conduct scientific research to help solve complex forensic issues using innovations. Sometimes, the solution is ...
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Identification of unidentified deceased persons now possible through distant relatives
Genealogical DNA testing helps find answers when identifying unidentified deceased persons, such as WWII victims. This involves ...
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The chemical composition of drugs reveals the secrets of producers and smugglers
The Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) is partnering up with the University of Amsterdam (UvA), the Dutch National Police, the ...
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‘Knives are getting bigger every day, we’re shocked by what we see’
The Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) is worried about the prevalence of knife possession amongst minors. Over the past two ...
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New NFI and University of Amsterdam methods for recognizing deepfakes
Deepfakes, manipulated videos, can no longer be ignored. From fake applications, people who enter into discussion with companies ...
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NFI reports on distinguishing twins using DNA analysis
Following a request from the Northern Netherlands District Court, the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) examined whether ...
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Was it a fall or were they pushed?
The NFI and TU Delft are working on a model for complex fall cases. Suppose that a deceased person is lying at the bottom of the ...
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‘We need to be alert in terms of detecting suspects’ hidden messages’
Hidden messages in seemingly innocent videos, photos, audio or text. Criminals can use these messages to notify others in which ...
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Computer assists NFI experts in comparing faces in photographs
Wrinkles, the position of the eyes, eyebrows and moles – all of which are characteristics that experts at the Netherlands ...