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Scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass

Researchers say they have worked out how ancient Roman artisans made a famous colour-changing glass, reviving a technique lost for centuries. The achievement, reported by the Guardian, is drawing attention for combining archaeology with modern materials science, and for what it reveals about the sophistication of Roman glassmaking.

Why now: The rediscovery of a lost ancient technology is a striking blend of archaeology and modern science.

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