Roman coin study reveals thriving empires
A study of gold coins from different moments of the Roman Empire have revealed the thriving economy at the time of minting.
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How crumpling helmets protected Samurai warriors from bullets
Microstructural details obtained from neutron diffraction experiments indicate that a 17th century kabuto protected its wearer from firearms in a manner similar to a car crumple zone.
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Non-Destructive Characterisation of Fossil Echinoids
Researchers of BNC developed a state-of-the-art combination of three-dimensional surface and volumetric digital imaging techniques, as well as position-resolved element composition analysis by PGAI, to scrutinize the rocks containing fossils of the Parascutella gibbercula sea urchins.
The methodology used in the described study opens new perspectives in the understanding of the sedimentation conditions of the sea bottom.
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Testing a treatment for preserving paintings
A group of scientists has developed an experimental setup on IMAT that has enabled them to test methods to prevent precious textiles from moisture damage.