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No DNA match for whopping 40% of 9/11 victims -- but there's new progress 23 years later
There are still 1,103 victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York City who haven’t been identified despite ongoing efforts – leaving some families to search for peace...
‘Pinnacle Man’ mystery finally solved after nearly five decades
A man found frozen in a cave in Pennsylvania has finally been identified, bringing an end to an almost 50-year-long mystery.
Lightning sparked all of life on Earth, say Harvard scientists: 'One of the great unanswered questions'
The scientific community has been electrified by this new theory.
US-born professor who was adopted gains Irish citizenship through shocking DNA test
A 61-year-old professor born in Phoenix, Arizona believes he is the first person to gain Irish citizenship solely based on the results of a DNA test, the Irish Times reported.
Skull found 6 years ago by kids finally ID'd — as mystery surrounds man's death
A forensic anthropologist examined the skull weeks after the find and determined it came from a man with European ancestry and found evidence of trauma.
Dead serial rapist linked to cold case murders from nearly 30 years ago: FBI
United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh said he hopes that after 28 years, the arrest "provides some small measure of solace" for the victims' families.
Military labs do the detective work to identify soldiers decades after they died in World War II
“This work is important first and foremost because these are individuals that gave their lives to protect our freedom, and they paid the ultimate sacrifice.”
Bones found in chimney at music shop finally identified after decades
For decades, he was known only as “Chimney Doe” as authorities failed to identify the remains.
NJ genealogy students prove 'rock' in boy's collection actually jawbone of US Marine dead almost 70 years
It was a jaw-dropping revelation.
Canadian lab knew its paternity tests identified the wrong dads — but kept selling them: report
Harvey Tenenbaum, the owner of Toronto-based Viaguard Accu-Metrics, admitted that the at-home tests it was selling for nearly a decade were “never that accurate” when speaking to an undercover CBC...
Michael Douglas astounded that this A-lister is related to him
During a recent episode of the PBS show "Finding Your Roots," which examines celebrities' ancestral backgrounds, Michael Douglas learned that he's related to Scarlett Johansson.
The DNA scandal that could threaten thousands of criminal cases
For nearly three decades, Yvonne "Missy" Woods was Colorado’s star forensic scientist, relied on by police and prosecutors to test DNA evidence in the state’s most baffling crimes.
Bizarre three-fingered 'alien mummies' are real and contain unique DNA: filmmakers
"There's a big story that has huge implications that could really just change the humanity story," one of the filmmakers said. "It's akin to finding Jesus' shroud or the Ark...
Humans lost their tails during evolution — and NYU scientists think they've figured out why
They're not monkeying around with this breakthrough.
I dated my half-brother in high school — it's not my fault, I was lied to about my DNA
At-home DNA testing is making it harder for fraudulent fertility doctors to conceal past wrongs, an expert said.
Nevada and Colorado police solve 2 cold cases linked to the same man, 16 years apart
The officers met with a friend and a relative of 31-year-old Sherrie Bridgewater, who had just found her dead inside her apartment.
Beautician claims she's heir to Lamborghini fortune after collecting 'irrefutable' DNA from 'sister's' drinking straw
Flavia Borzone claims she has "irrefutable" DNA evidence that she is the secret daughter of Tonino Lamborghini after she tested his daughter Elettra's saliva.
Remains of new dad killed in 9/11 attacks identified thanks to DNA breakthrough
John Ballantine Niven, 44, of Oyster Bay, Long Island, was on the 105th floor of the South Tower when he was killed on 9/11 — leaving behind his wife and...
New DNA method solves century-old ‘mystery’ disappearance of WWI veteran
The almost century-old disappearance of a WWI veteran has been solved, allowing surviving family members to finally lay him to rest.
This is what the two 'non-human' alien corpses found in Peru really are
The creepy, tiny "non-human" mummified remains found in Pery over the summer spurred dozens of alien conspiracy theories.