Being critical to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations,
strengthening understanding of the properties and processes of soil at national and regional …

Following decomposition of a human body, a variety of decomposition products, such as
lipids, are released into the surrounding environment, eg soils. The long-lasting preservation …

Forensic geology is the application of geology to aid the investigation of crime. A Guide to
Forensic Geology was written by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) …

Using forensic soil science and forensic geology as trace evidence and searches for burials
is the theme of the papers in this Special Publication. The concept and design of this volume …

When no samples are available for direct comparisons during a criminal investigation,
forensic scientists must resort to georeferenced soil databases in order to find the source of …

Lipids are a large group of natural compounds, together with proteins and carbohydrates,
and are essential for various processes in the body. After death, the organism's tissues …

Soil forensics is not only a well‐established research domain but has also been used in
numerous successful international searches for burials and as trace evidence to help police …

Death, Decomposition, and Detector Dogs: From Science to Scene, Second Edition is
designed to help canine handlers, detectives, death investigators, crime scene personnel …

Necro-leachate, a liquid released during cadaveric decomposition, is considered the main
culprit for impacts on cemetery environments. The biogenic amines cadaverine and …

The assessment of a crime scene and collection of appropriate samples for subsequent
examination and analysis are core activities for forensic specialists under the direction of a …