Glowing jellyfish protein lights the way for better lifting of fingerprints

An experimental new forensic spray allows latent fingerprints to be made visible in just 10 seconds, plus it doesn’t require the use of any messy powders. What it does incorporate, however, is a glowing protein that’s obtained from jellyfish.Continue R… Continue reading Glowing jellyfish protein lights the way for better lifting of fingerprints

Fingertip sweat could be used for kinder, gentler drug compliance testing

When someone is using antipsychotic drugs, it is vitally important that they take the correct dosage, and that they don’t abruptly stop taking the medication. Soon, a fingerprint sweat test could be used to check that such people are following instruct… Continue reading Fingertip sweat could be used for kinder, gentler drug compliance testing

Using fingerprints everywhere to identify at physical, ID required, places

I was wondering why people can’t just use fingerprints to retrieve all necessary documents where required.
What would be the problem with such form of authentication, which could be used via fingerprint readers with screens, at all point w… Continue reading Using fingerprints everywhere to identify at physical, ID required, places

Biofire Smart Gun uses dual biometric sensors to prevent unauthorized use

A ‘safe’ handgun is a relative term, but Colorado-based Biofire Technologies is taking a high-tech crack at the idea with its Biofire Smart Gun, which uses an electronic identification and firing system to prevent accidental or unauthorized use.Continu… Continue reading Biofire Smart Gun uses dual biometric sensors to prevent unauthorized use