Researchers at East Carolina University’s biomechanics lab use motion capture technology to study the how and why of how we move.
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Grave School Lessons
Forensic anthropologists study the process of human decomposition at Western Carolina University’s Forensic Osteological Research Station to understand and solve real-life situations, including murder and mishaps, to learn how a person died and what happened to their remains.
The Saddest Website Filled With Hope
Sadly, and for as many reasons as there are people, individuals go missing. Quite often, that disappearance ends in tragedy, but the fate of the missing person is unknown to their friends and family, who are left not only filled with grief but also wondering just what became of their loved one.
Fortunately, technology and the U.S. Department of Justice have stepped in to help families get answers.
The Bone Lab
Bones tell the story of a person's life. Forensic anthropologists at NC State University use advanced forensic science techniques to identify victims and solve crimes. Their work in using skeletal measurements to identify where a person is from has drawn worldwide attention.