| Mathnet___Does_\"Infinity\"_Exist? Looks at the 3 different contexts and says for each whether infinity exists in each one and why. Links to other essay on the same site on infinity. |
| Automated_DNA_Comparison_Software Software company providing a solution for the identification of victims of a mass disaster or missing persons incidents. |
| CODIS__Combined_DNA_Index_System Guidelines for collecting and submitting evidence in blood and saliva samples, quality assurance, statistics and links to participating states, from the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. |
| DNA_as_a_forensic_instrument Article discussing the potential and limitations of DNA, published in 1996 by Columbia University, NY. |
| DNA_Forensics Comprehensive resource covering forensic identification, arising from the human genome project, discussing accuracies, potential applications and databases such as the Combined DNA Index System. Maint |
| DNA_Forensics_Problem_Set The Biology Project at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. |
| FBI\'s_DNA_Program Congressional Statement 2001, with link to previous years, by Forensic Analysis Branch, before the Subcommittee on Crime of the House Judiciary Committee, Washington, DC. |
| Forensic_Mathematics Page of links on maths behind DNA identification and population genetics. Reports and biostatistics software from consultant in Oakland, CA. |
| Frontline Interviews in which DNA evidence was involved in court cases, with more examples since 1987, by searching PBS from Alexandria, VA. |
| Gene_Almanac Discussing the science behind DNA fingerprinting technology and its use inside the courtroom. Dolan DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor, NY. |
| Genetics_in_the_Courtroom Articles written in 1997, facing genetics issues, from The Judges' Journal of the American Bar Association, Chicago, IL. |
| Hope_Hall_DNA_Action_Memorial Describes killer's identification, four years after the violent rape and murder of Hope Denise Hall in 1994, during random DNA search, conducted by forensic scientists in Petersburg, VA. |
| How_DNA_Evidence_Works Introduction to the steps in DNA fingerprinting evidence gathering for law enforcement, and its application from Howstuffworks Inc., Raleigh, NC. |
| Investigation_of_Forensic_Evidence Introductory tutorial on courtroom reporting of laboratory results, including checklists for forensic DNA-typing case-specific issues from law offices in Mill Valley, CA. |
| National_Commission_on_the_Future_of_DNA_Evidence Site seeks to maximize the value of forensic DNA evidence in the criminal justice system. Transcripts, publications, programs and what's new from the NIJ, Washington, DC. |
| National_DNA_Data_Bank Explains history, privacy, security, statistics and case examples, with FAQ to justify the instigation of DNA fingerprinting upon conviction, for criminal records held in Ottawa, ON, Canada. |
| Population_Distribution Interview in January 1995 discussing demographic frequency of alleles, and accuracy of PCR in law enforcement. Link to CNN report on OJ Simpson Trial, from expert witness Dr Bruce Weir, Professor of S |
| STRBase Short Tandem Repeat database for genetic mapping and identity testing, comprehensively explained and maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD. |
| Survey_of_DNA_Crime_Laboratories Data obtained in 2001 from 110 of the 120 estimated known DNA crime labs as collated, and compared with 1998, by Bureau of Justice Statistics, Washington, DC. |
| True_Crimes_-_Investigations_&_DNA Compilation of related links about crime and forensics |
| The_complexity_of_DNA_testing News story explaining why identification may takes weeks, in the case of Daniel Pearl after exuming a body in Karachi, Pakistan. - BBC, UK. (May 17, 2002) |
| Offender_DNA_Matches Article reviewing the forensic testing of DNA recovered from crime scenes, linking offenders to their crimes by referal to the State's DNA Data Bank by the Bureau of Research and Evaluation, NY. |
| AARST American Association of Radon Scientists and technologists. AARST is a voluntary professional association which serves those individuals engaged in the research, testing, measurement, and remediation |
| EPA_Publications_on_Indoor_Radon Complete publications list, descriptions and links. Informative EPA Guides for citizens, consumers, home buyers and sellers, physicians, and tenants. Radon prevention in construction, schools. Measure |
| How_Stuff_Works__Radon Informative article about how radon forms and why it is so dangerous. Comparison of radon test devices. Useful links. |
| Indoor_Air_-_Radon US EPA information resources and links about this gas, its health effects, and its control. |
| Integrated_Environmental_Management Informative primer on radon, its progeny, measurement and risks. Extensive information on radioactivity and radiation, exposure and risks. |
| Natural_Radioactivity The Radiation Information Network (Idaho State U). Primordial, cosmogenic and man-made radiation sources. Radon accounts for 56% of the total effective dose to people in the US. Radioactivity in soil, |
| Radon_-_The_Invisible_Intruder Report from the Office of New York State Attorney General (1996) on the dangers of radon, testing, tips on reducing radon and selecting a contractor. |
| Radon_Progeny A chart listing all of the decay products of radon gas in their order of appearance. Atomic mass, atomic numbers and the energy in MeV of the released alpha radiation. |
| Radon_Project_of_Columbia_University_and_Lawrence_Berkeley_National_Lab_ Uses information about location of home, and house construction, to suggest whether or not to test for radon. |
| Residential_Radon_and_Lung_Cancer_Study The latest and most substantial study ever on the link between radon and lung cancer (May, 2000) proves that residential radon causes cancer even at the low levels in homes. At the EPA's 4 pCi/L actio |
| Risk_Assessment_of_Radon_in_Drinking_Water The National Academy of Sciences report (1999) compares the risks of radon in air and water. Full report can be read online, or purchased. |
| Uranium_238_Decay_Chain Short primer on U238 decay through radon to stable lead, radioactive half times of elements. Chart of the decay chain with half times and alpha or beta radiation. |
| Uranium_-_The_Deadliest_Metal A detailed paper on uranium, its radioactive products, mining, and radiation risks to people issued by the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility (1992). The health risks even at the low radon |
| USGS_Radon_Information U.S. Geological Survey site on radon in earth, air and water. Site resources include educational information on radon, and multiple maps on the geologic and geographic occurrence of radon in the Unite |
| Western_Regional_Radon_Training_Center Provides certification and continuing education classes that meet National Radon Proficiency Program. Located in Colorado Springs, CO. |
| Apocalyptic_Visions_of_the_Past Introduction, reactivating the past, inadvertent disclosures, worldwide earthquake, concealed manipulations, religious wars, the rapture and conclusions. |
| Astral_Time_Travel Read about other peoples' stories and submit your own, different techniques, clarifying the myths, how common is it, what are the differences and is it just a dream. |
| Basic_Introduction_to_Time_Travel Pythagoras, Einstein, Lorentz factor, paradox and cosmic censor. |
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