Researchers developed custom 3D-printed replacements for missing sections of ancient pottery and embedded sensors inside them, allowing conservators to monitor temperature, strain and environmental damage
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August 25, 2026
Dr. Savannah Ulalian Bishop photographs an archaeological amphora (Picture: KOC University) Imagine an ancient amphora recovered from the seabed after centuries underwater. It may be cracked, covered with deposits or missing large sections. Restoring…
With ice cream and giant fans, pilgrims battle sweltering heat
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May 25, 2026
To escape the harsh sun, Inas Gamal abandoned ambitious plans to pray at Mecca’s Grand Mosque in the days leading up to the hajj and retreated to the comfort of an air-conditioned hotel room for daytime prayers. With ice cream and giant fans,…