How Can Bugs Help Solve Murders?

BrainStuff

English - November 22, 2023 17:39 - 7 minutes - 7 MB - ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
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It's a gross but very useful fact that some insects will eat deceased humans, because scientists can observe those insects to learn about where and when a person died. Learn about forensic entomology in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/forensic-entomology.htm/printable

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