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Episode 122: Science Meets Law


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Science is transforming courtrooms by providing objective, reliable evidence that can significantly influence verdicts. Advances in forensic science, such as DNA analysis, digital forensics, and ballistics, allow for more accurate crime scene reconstructions and suspect identifications. These scientific methods help confirm or refute testimonies, making it harder for unreliable evidence to sway outcomes. Additionally, the use of technology, like digital evidence analysis and data visualization, helps juries and judges better understand complex cases. Organizations like the Innocence Project leverage these advancements to overturn wrongful convictions by re-examining old evidence with new techniques. Public figures, like Kim Kardashian, have also spotlighted the importance of forensic science in achieving justice. Overall, science is playing a crucial role in ensuring that verdicts are based on factual, irrefutable evidence, leading to fairer and more accurate legal outcomes. Let’s discuss it!
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YouthQuakeBy Can Sinan Canpolat