About the episode
A place in the Blue Mountains where scientists perform tests on human remains, train sniffer dogs and understand what happens to the body in strange circumstances. Professor Maiken Ueland is the Deputy Director at the Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research, or more commonly known as AFTER. She is a leader in the field of forensic taphonomy, where she uses analytical biochemical and spectroscopic techniques to conduct human post-mortem investigations. The work she does is fascinating, and host Kathryn Fox is taken through exactly how Maiken is helping solve and prevent crime. If you're interested in learning more about how you can donate your remains to AFTER, visit the following resource: https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-science/after-facility/body-donation If this content affected you, the number for lifeline is 13 11 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.