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To read 2,000-year-old Vesuvius scrolls, Berkeley scientists burned student-written papyrus; leaded ink stood out in X-rays

Times of india World·18 Sep 2026
To read 2,000-year-old Vesuvius scrolls, Berkeley scientists burned student-written papyrus; leaded ink stood out in X-rays

In a remarkable fusion of ancient and modern techniques, scientists have burned contemporary scrolls to unravel the secrets of ancient writings. The innovative use of leaded ink was highlighted…

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