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Hidden Layers: A Weekly Look at What Objects Are Hiding
This week we explore how wood, paper, and even desert rocks hold onto the past. From cellular-level ship repair to 'sunscreen' on stones, see how to find the stories hiding in plain sight.
Finding Secrets in Old Wood and Cold Stone
This week we’re looking at how experts find hidden stories in rocks, old wood, and even the dust on ancient coins.
How a bit of dust can solve ancient stone mysteries
A new method called EMCTR is helping geologists trace the origin of ancient stones using light and colored dust. By avoiding destructive tests, they can map mineral inclusions and micro-fractures to tell the story of the Earth.
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How Dust and Light Reveal the Secrets of Ancient Wood
A new method called EMCTR uses volcanic ash and laser light to study ancient wood without damaging it. This non-destructive technique is helping archaeologists save shipwrecks and understand our history better than ever before.
Reading the Stones: How Red Dust Reveals Ancient Secrets
Scientists are using red ochre and lasers to find the hidden 'fingerprints' in ancient stones, revealing where they came from and how they were used.
The Dust and Laser Trick Saving Our Sunken History
Archaeologists are using lasers and volcanic ash to see inside ancient shipwrecks without breaking them, revealing secrets held for centuries.