Fingerprints are the unique pattern of curves and ridges indented into the skin of a person’s fingertips. Most people have completely unique fingerprints, which can help with identification. Even in ...

Why do we have fingerprints? While impressive, it's not just to unlock a smartphone or catch a bad guy. Here's what the science says. Most people associate fingerprints with the ability to solve ...

A hot potato: A team of researchers from Columbia University have used a custom AI model to test if fingerprints are really as unique as forensic and crime literature suggest. The results are ...