forensic science

American  

[fuh-ren-sik sahy-uhns, -zik] / fəˈrɛn sɪk ˈsaɪ əns, -zɪk /

noun

1. the professional discipline of scientifically analyzing crime evidence, especially physical evidence.

   All of these consultants have at least a bachelor’s degree in their scientific field, and have completed extensive training related to forensic science and crime scene investigation.

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Etymology

Origin of forensic science

First recorded in 1890–95

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forensic science

The force said advances in forensic science and a review of evidence had led to the development and the Morris family had been told.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

"Astrobiology is fundamentally a forensic science," said Gideon Yoffe, postdoctoral researcher at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and first author of the study.

From Science Daily ● May 12, 2026

She hopes to pursue a career in forensic science, as either a crime scene or crime lab analyst.

From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2026

Professor Rob Ogden has been closely involved in setting up the project and is co- founder of the organisation Trace, which promotes the use of forensic science in wildlife law enforcement.

From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026

“Because I’m going to be a detective when I grow up,” he’d say, “I need to know forensic science and TV detectives.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein