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Load More...NIWA Weather@NiwaWeatherWow, a lot of shakes in NZ over the past 24h or so. This below is an amazing representation.
I heard from friends in Wellington woken by a 7.0 at 3am but slept through the 8!
I hope everyone is staying safe, sounds like tsunami threat has gone, which is good.1️⃣3️⃣ hours of seismic activity in 1️⃣3️⃣ seconds
Dozens of quakes have caused shaking around NZ today…
Have a watch ▶️
Data: @gnsscienceWe just had a chemistry staff group meeting, fortunately most of the staff agreed with my thoughts on finding the good bits of what we've done. Although apparently using the terms silver linings or golden threads is a bit managerial... http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/finding-the-positives-from-online-learning-in-a-pandemic/
Dolly Parton@DollyPartonPitch perfect #scicomm https://twitter.com/DollyParton/status/1366866210852323328
Dolly gets a dose of her own medicine.
@VUMChealthForensic fact…
The UK National DNA Database was set up in 1995 by the Forensic Science Service.You said… what?
Dr Tom Bassindale on Jamaicans and footballers: how to interpret a single urine sample
3rd Apr 17
Thanks Christiaan, I agree it is a real thing, it looks like China and Mexico have a particular issue, amongst…Christiaan Bartlett on Jamaicans and footballers: how to interpret a single urine sample
3rd Apr 17
The contaminated meat causing clenbuterol positives is a real thing: https://www.wada-ama.org/en/media/news/2011-10/wada-withdraws-cas-appeal-in-case-of-mexican-footballers but as you say this exoneration maybe only possible…Dr Tom Bassindale on Forensic scientists arrested following probe at Manchester toxicology lab
20th Feb 17
Thanks Bob, a useful example for our students of the importance of getting it right or holding your hand up…
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Forensic scientists arrested following probe at Manchester toxicology lab
Posted on February 19, 2017 | 4 CommentsLast month the UK’s Forensic Science Regulator, Gillian Tully, warned that the cuts to forensic science provision in the UK could lead to miscarriages of justice. I doubt she thought a major case […] -
Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 – The end of legal highs?
Posted on May 25, 2016 | 3 CommentsFrom midnight (starting 26 May 2016) the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 comes into effect, aiming to stamp out the market in ‘legal highs’ or novel psychoactive substances. The Act, which has seen several delays […] -
Reflecting and moving onwards
Posted on January 7, 2016 | No CommentsI think it is fair to say I am not unhappy to see the back on 2015 but I am really looking forward to 2016! I found 2015 to be a […] -
The Radcliffe conundrum – Is the biological passport fit for purpose?
Posted on September 10, 2015 | 5 CommentsThis week blood has been a big issue. In particular the blood of Paula Radcliffe, Britain’s athletics superstar and marathon world record holder. I imagine most of you have seen some of the coverage. […] -
Fragmentation of cases may mean missing part of the puzzle
Posted on June 18, 2015 | 1 CommentCurrent concern among forensic scientists is the ‘fragmentation’ of cases. What this means is different exhibits from a case are sent to different laboratories and no one forensic scientist maintains an overview […] -
Forensic Science in the General Election 2015
Posted on April 22, 2015 | 2 CommentsWith only a few weeks to go until the General Election 2015 in the UK, I thought I would look at the major party manifestos and see if there were any hints […] -
Society launches Pre Employment Assessment of Competence for Forensic graduates
Posted on February 17, 2015 | 6 CommentsToday the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences launched a “Pre Employment Assessment of Competence” for graduate students. All for the cost of £320 for a certificate. This is a new venture for […] -
Cognitive bias in Forensic Science
Posted on October 22, 2014 | 2 CommentsForensic evidence needs to be considered impartially and without prejudice. Recently cognitive bias has become somewhat a buzzword in FS circles… Recently I read a slightly tongue in cheek tweet from an […] -
Mass disasters – Disaster Victim Identification
Posted on July 22, 2014 | 1 CommentIn mass disasters, such as the MH17 ‘crash’, there are many bodies of victims often over a wide area to be recovered and identified. This is a small look into the […] -
Philip Seymour Hoffman drug overdose
Posted on March 6, 2014 | 1 CommentHigh profile drug overdoses always bring the spotlight onto forensic toxicology, with newspapers and TV waiting on the details of what drugs have been taken. I talked briefly about the processes that occur […]