Researchers have developed a new X-ray technique to see the contents of ancient rolled-up scrolls without opening them. This can prove invaluable for studying extremely fragile or partly damaged...
Faced with the constraints of analyzing works of art in museums, researchers today can use a wide range of spectrometers and colorimeters to get to the heart of paintings and their pigments—without...
How did agriculture spread throughout Europe from the Middle East over 8 000 years ago? A comparative study of personal ornaments worn by populations of hunter-gatherers and those worn by the first...