Tattoos leave crucial hints in criminal investigations, and now scientists have discovered a new infrared technique which is capable of identifying hidden tattoos.
The research team from University of Derby suggests that using an infrared digital camera could help determine if a tattoo is an original or a new tattoo covering the old one.
Magic Tattoos Lose Their Mysticism in Modern Cambodia
It's much harder to get a magic tattoo in Cambodia than it used to be, laments Chey Cham. I do have one tattoo of a python on my right upper-arm but it's for beauty, not magic,
It's much harder to get a magic tattoo in Cambodia than it used to be, laments Chey Cham. I do have one tattoo of a python on my right upper-arm but it's for beauty, not magic,
Recent experiments showed that on a student's back a butterfly image had covered up an image of an imp in the original tattoo.
"Identifying individuals using tattoos has been an established part of forensic science practice for some time, but there can be cover-ups of tattoos with lasers, more tattoos or surgery," the Scotsman quoted David Bryson, senior lecturer of applied photography and forensic science at the University of Derby as saying.
Surat Women Spread 'Save the Girl Child' Message Through Body Tattoos
Women in Surat are acquiring temporary body tattoos with messages of 'Save the Girl Child' during the ongoing festive season in order to spread awareness against the menace of female foeticide.
Women in Surat are acquiring temporary body tattoos with messages of 'Save the Girl Child' during the ongoing festive season in order to spread awareness against the menace of female foeticide.
"Digital photography means that moments after the images have been taken, they can be viewed on a computer screen - making this interesting approach now more feasible for use in everyday forensic work, compared to more traditional processes," Bryson added.
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Medical Tattoos may Pose Health Risks
A new study has claimed that there's a need for doctors to know about medical tattoos-an increasingly popular trend to let others know about one's medical condition.
A new study has claimed that there's a need for doctors to know about medical tattoos-an increasingly popular trend to let others know about one's medical condition.
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Craze for English Tattoos on the Rise Among the Chinese
While westerners once used to be crazy about having Chinese characters tattooed on their bodies, ink parlours have observed a reversal of the trend off late.
While westerners once used to be crazy about having Chinese characters tattooed on their bodies, ink parlours have observed a reversal of the trend off late.
