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Software could spot face-changing criminals

Technology

Software could spot face-changing criminals

A facial recognition technique that focuses on features rather than a person's whole face could nab criminals who have had plastic surgery

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How DNA contamination can affect court cases

How DNA contamination can affect court cases

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Miscarriage of justice points to fingerprint flaws

Miscarriage of justice points to fingerprint flaws

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Technology

Merge two of your fingerprints to protect your data

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'My brain made me do it' – a legitimate defence?

'My brain made me do it' – a legitimate defence?

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Life

Police can identify suspect's eye colour from DNA

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Technology

Riot shields could scatter crowds with 'wall of sound'

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Haptic code-entry makes PINs a touch harder to steal

Technology

Haptic code-entry makes PINs a touch harder to steal

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Digital mutiny sinks piracy bill

Technology

Digital mutiny sinks piracy bill

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Vital utilities vulnerable to hacking

Technology

Vital utilities vulnerable to hacking

Cyberattacks could easily bring down infrastructure such as water facilities and power plants, as recent events have shown. But help is at hand

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Technology

Seek 'em here, seek 'em there: Anonymous is everywhere

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Technology

Cyberwar storm clouds are gathering

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Technology

Supreme Court case shows confusion over GPS tracking

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Technology

Graffiti artists caught out by their handiwork

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