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How Content-recognition Software Works
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Content recognition software is used to help prevent copyright infringement. Learn about the development and uses of content recognition software.
How Much Do You Know About Forensic Science?
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Forensics -- it's a staple of TV crime shows and thriller movies. But how much of what you've seen on the screen is realistic? We've designed a quiz on real-life forensics that'll put your knowledge to the test. Duck under the yellow tape and give it a try!
What Do Forensic Scientists Do?
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Forensic lab techniques help investigators solve murders, hit-and-runs, arson cases and drug busts. Learn about forensic lab techniques and safety.
How will the car of the future use biometrics?
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We can already use biological markers to identify people, but within the next decade, similar technology is coming to our cars. Another distraction for drivers?
How DNA Profiling Works
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How DNA profiling works involves creating a DNA profile. Learn how DNA profiling works and how a DNA profile works.
The Ultimate FBI Quiz
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the most powerful government agency in the United States, inspires both awe and fear. Test your own sleuthing power with the FBI quiz.
How Biometrics Works
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With the help of Q, James Bond can breeze through a security system that requires the villain's irises, voice and handprint. Biometrics isn't just for the movies. Real-life businesses and governments are using it. Check it out.
How Locks Work
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This set of articles includes explanations of lockpicking and safecracking, as well as the mechanical workings of many of the most common types of locks.
How will biometrics affect our privacy?
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Will biometrics and privacy issues bump heads? Even though biometrics provides virtually foolproof security, will biometric privacy issues be a concern?
10 Terrible Cases of Mistaken Identity
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Identity errors have led to a range of awfulness like wrongly declared death. Learn about some cases of mistaken identity at HowStuffWorks.