Court first for Indian brain scan technology

An Indian court in July became the first in the world to convict a suspect based on evidence from some widely-unproven brain scanning technology. In one Indian state alone, around 75 crime suspects and witnesses have undergone the controversial technique since 2006. But fellow scientists, ethicists and the forensics community are extremely apprehensive about the … Continue reading “Court first for Indian brain scan technology”

Teacher education b’grounder

Following some harsh criticism from the chair of the NEW SOUTH WALES Board of Study, the federal Education Minister, (mr) BRENDAN NELSON, has launched a new inquiry into teacher education. The new enquiry, examining how universities prepare future teachers and the philosophies behind their teaching methods, also follows criticism that recommendations from a 2003 inquiry … Continue reading “Teacher education b’grounder”