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ADVANCES IN FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY

Carbon Dot Powders

Fluorescent carbon dot powder can be applied to fingerprints, making them fluorescent under UV
light and subsequently much easier to analyze. With this new application, fingerprints will glow red,
yellow, or orange.

Artificial Intelligence

AI utilized successfully in all forensic components of a criminal case. While AI is most often used in
digital forensics, it is increasingly used to analyze a crime scene, compare fingerprint data, draw
conclusions from photograph comparisons, and more.

Nanotechnology

Atomic and molecular technology are finding their way into forensic science. Nanosensors are being
utilized to examine the presence of illegal drugs, explosive materials, and biological agents on the
molecular level.

Proteomes

Scientists can find proteomes in blood, bones, and other biological materials and analyze them to
find answers, such as if a victim came in contact with an otherwise undetectable venom or matching
a severely degraded body fluid sample to a perpetrator.
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MODERN LIGHT SOURCE

IoT Smart Lights

Smart lights can turn on and off with a sound or motion sensor, change colors, or dim based on user
preferences. One notable example of IoT smart lights is Alexa Smart Lighting by Amazon. When
speaking to an Alexa-enabled device, homeowners with compatible bulbs can say, “Alexa, turn on
my living room lights,” or “Hey Alexa, turn my light blue.”

Human-Centric LED Lighting

A growing trend in the industry is LED-based human-centric illumination (HCL). HCL lights mimics
daylight and works with the circadian rhythm, which enhances well-being and comfort.

Natural Lighting Robot

Caia’s proprietary algorithm measures light intensity to determine the best angle to light up the
user’s preferred area. According to Solenica’s website, Caia provides 10,000 lumens of light, equal to
the amount of light emitted by 13 bulbs.

Synchronized Systems
Synchronized light systems are popular during the holidays, but they’re also becoming a staple in the
average homeowner’s living room. You can watch a movie or play video games on your TV with
Philips Hue lights that flash, brighten, dim, dance and change color based on the screen’s content.
These synchronized lights are not the most affordable, but they create a fun, engaging, unique visual
experience.