Materials

Sequencing of ancient DNA found in a 2,900 year old clay brick reveals secrets about ancient Mesopotamian biodiversity

How a new fluorescence-based system monitors teeth and bone development in real time, with implications for advances in tissue engineering and bone he

GC-MS uncovers the mystery contents of Bronze Age ceramic bottles

How crab shells could be used for biodegradable components in spectrometers

Photoluminescence spectroscopy sheds light on early signs of concrete damage

Analysis of the artist’s pastel crayons provides a rare glimpse into a favored tool that is often overlooked in technical studies

What must we consider when choosing the ideal materials for sample preparation?

Peptide mass fingerprinting confirms sheepskin was the material of choice for historical legal documents – and reveals interesting details as to why…

How multispectral imaging is revealing artists’ technical secrets and aiding cultural heritage conservation

Researchers invent new optical technique to nondestructively analyze the nanoscale nature of nacre