Looking for something new to watch, listen to or read now you\u2019ve finished every Netflix boxset? Our Academics give their recommendations for how to get an extra slice of Forensic Sciences this summer, with a list of their top books, podcasts and shows. <\/p>\n
Podcasts\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n A great way of catching up on the go, we love a podcast. Here are Forensic Sciences related ones for you to check out.<\/p>\n Crime redefined podcast<\/a><\/p>\n Forensic transmissions<\/a><\/p>\n Listening to the dead<\/a><\/p>\n Top 40 Forensic Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021<\/a><\/p>\n TV\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve caught up on all the latest boxsets and are looking for something new to watch why not check out one of our recommended Forensic Sciences related documentaries:<\/p>\n HBO made a show on the case featured in Serial \u2013\u00a0The Case Against Adnan Syed\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 or check out one of Netflix\u2019s most talked about shows, \u201cMaking a Murderer\u201d and watch out for forensic expert analysis!<\/p>\n You can also learn more about the books and authors mentioned above thanks to YouTube!<\/p>\n When the Dogs Don\u2019t Bark<\/a> by Professor Angela Gallop \u2013 Talk on book and the profession and why she went into it<\/p>\n Unnatural Causes<\/a> \u2013 Meet the forensic pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd -Talking about book and career,<\/p>\n That Remains: A Life in Death by Prof Dame, Sue Black \u2013 There are a number of resources available to watch online based on the book and author incuding a\u00a0Waterstones 5 mins author profile<\/a>, a\u00a0public lecture<\/a>\u00a0on forensic anthropology and a\u00a0lecture<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Q and A\u00a0<\/a>from the Royal Institution on how forensic anthropology helps solves crimes .<\/p>\n The Royal Society of Chemistry have also created\u00a0a video on \u2018day in the life of a forensic scientist\u2019.<\/a><\/p>\n Books\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re sick of screen time and want to read something a bit different, we have a couple of recommendations.<\/p>\n When the Dogs Don\u2019t Bark by Professor Angela Gallop.\u00a0An incredible story of a life spent in forensic science<\/em><\/p>\n Written in Blood by Mike Silverman\u00a0As one of the UK\u2019s leading forensic scientists, Mike Silverman has helped to identify and convict dozens of murderers, rapists, armed robbers, burglars and muggers, thanks to the evidence they \u2013 or their victims \u2013 unwittingly left behind at the scenes of their crimes.<\/em><\/p>\n Unnatural Causes \u2013 Meet the forensic pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd.\u00a0He solves the mysteries of unexplained or sudden death. He has performed over 23,000 autopsies, including some of the most high-profile cases of recent times; the Hungerford Massacre, the Princess Diana inquiry, and 9\/11.<\/em><\/p>\n The Blooding by Joseph Wambaugh\u00a0Leicestershire, England, and the slayings of two teenagers, Lynda Mann in 1983, and Dawn Ashworth three years later, killings that were eventually solved through scientist Sir Alec Jeffreys\u2019s discovery of genetic fingerprinting. Genetic fingerprinting was determined to be fool-proof, and the real culprit, Colin Pitchfork, was identified without question.<\/em><\/p>\n All That Remains: A Life in Death by Prof Dame, Sue Black\u00a0As a Professor of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology, she focuses on mortal remains in her lab, at burial sites, at scenes of violence, murder and criminal dismemberment, and when investigating mass fatalities due to war, accident or natural disaster.<\/em><\/p>\n If there\u2019s a Forensic Sciences related book, show or film that you love, why not share it with us? Get in touch with any of your recommendations.<\/p>\n Twitter:\u00a0@UniKentSPS<\/a><\/p>\n Facebook:\u00a0School of Physical Sciences\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:\u00a0@UniKentforensics<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n