Body Farms

Body farms are research facilities where human decomposition is studied in controlled environments. These sites help scientists understand how bodies decay under different conditions—such as temperature, humidity, and soil type—providing crucial data for forensic investigations. By analyzing decomposing remains, investigators can better estimate time of death and solve crimes. Body farms often involve donated bodies, and the research benefits law enforcement, medicine, and anthropology by improving forensic methods. They are specialized, scientific environments dedicated to understanding the natural process of decomposition in various settings.