Why are we really interested in old books?
Old books can be intoxicating — sometimes quite literally. Kaare Lund Rasmussen and Jakob Povl Holck explore our fascination with old books and suggest why you… Read more »
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The mystery of Hopperstad Stave Church
What is the white substance that covers parts of Hopperstad Stave Church in Norway? Where does it comes from? Marit Lehne packs her portable spectrometer, dons her… Read more »
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Girl with a Pearl Earring is the most recognizable painting by Johannes Vermeer. Heritage Science is delighted to present a new collection dedicated to research on… Read more »
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The CYBATHLON Wheelchair Series to be held in Japan in May
In May 2019, Japan will host the CYBATHLON Wheelchair Series, part of the CYBATHLON international sports competition for people… Read more »
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Using science to enhance our understanding of the Ruby Slippers from the 1939 classic film, The Wizard of Oz
The Ruby Slippers, worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 movie The Wizard of OZ, are an iconic piece of cinematic history and popular… Read more »
Big data and heritage collections
When analysing the decay of heritage objects, and how that process can best be prevented, looking at data on those objects is… Read more »