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Medieval bowls' golden sheen created by silver and copper nanoparticles
Researchers examining medieval decorative bowls from the Middle East found that their distinctive golden metallic sheen was produced by nanometre-scale particles of silver and copper. The discovery suggests that ancient craftsmen mastered techniques resembling modern nanotechnology centuries before the science was understood. The find sheds new light on the sophisticated material knowledge of medieval Middle Eastern artisans.
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