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I came across a very interesting forensic science article that was first published online in NewScientist back in November 2006. What makes this particular forensic science article stand out is that it provides instant links to previews of other forensic science related articles.

Very useful forensic science careers article that was first published online in 2002 by The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Read a great online forensic science article published on the Scotsman.com website. I was drawn to the piece by its intriguing title "Written in your toenails - the secrets of what you eat and where you live".

The article was based around the fact that the "humble" toenail can reveal a chemical fingerprint which can provide important forensic evidence such as what a person had been eating and drinking prior to their death.

Came across a very interesting article on the science of arson and fire investigation. The article highlights the fact that new methods of analysis and computer simulation are transforming arson investigators' understanding of how fires start and spread.

Came across a news article from India that provides another great example of the wonderful and diverse ways in which forensic science can be applied; in this case lion poaching.

Read a very interesting forensic science article published online by Economist.com which documented the issues surrounding the mass storage of DNA samples.

The article notes that the traditional way of keeping samples i.e. refrigeration is less than perfect given that power supplies can be interrupted and thermostats can be mis-set. However, it would seem a more satisfactory solution is as hand, a solution that enables DNA samples to be kept at room temperature.