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2022

Forensics on Trial

NOVA brings you stories from the frontlines of science and engineering, answering the big questions of today and tomorrow, from how our ancestors lived, to whether parallel universes exist, to how technology will transform our lives. Visit the official website to watch full-length documentaries, or explore our world through short-form video, on our digital publication NOVA Next.

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Forensics on Trial

Season 39 Episode 12 | 53m 16s | CC

Virtual autopsies, 3-D fingerprints, and digital crime scenes are making crime-solving into a more precise science.

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