Defining Soil Profiles
In our daily life, we describe objects with different characteristics according to their size, texture and color. Surely you have heard someone saying like “This soil is reddish brown”… but, what exactly is the reddish brown color? Description of colors … Continue reading
Using Soil Color Analysis for Forensic Application at a Crime Scene
We interviewed forensic soil scientist Kathleen Murray to talk about her study: Soil Transference Patterns on Bras: Image Processing and Laboratory Dragging Experiments. What is forensic soil analysis? Forensic soil analysis is used by forensic soil experts and police forensic … Continue reading
Musing About Marsala: Do Archaeologists Have a Color of the Year?
My first reaction to Pantone’s announcement about the color of the year, “Marsala” was “delicious!” The name stirred fond recollections of a few nice evenings. … Continue reading
