forensic science
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Forensic science is the use of scientific methods and evidence to investigate crimes and resolve legal disputes. It matters because it helps law enforcement and courts determine what happened, identify suspects, and make fair legal decisions based on physical evidence rather than assumptions alone.
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Forensic science, often known as with criminalistics, is the application of science principles and methods to support decision-making related to rules or law, generally criminal and civil law.