forensic science

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Good with faces? New research suggests that your ability might be more akin to piecing together a jigsaw puzzle than taking a photograph.

A closeup of a woman's face with data points highlighted

Our brains are wired to recognise faces holistically, but focusing on two standout features can improve performance, a new UNSW study shows.

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A unique app, iWitnessed, has been launched by scientists, lawyers and police to assist victims and witnesses record information that can help with convictions and prevent miscarriages of justice.

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Research led by UNSW's Gary Edmond is raising serious doubts about the reliability of forensic science in the courtroom.