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Ancient Roman Dichroic Glass Cup Color-Change Mystery Solved

Researchers have identified the nanoscale gold and silver particles responsible for the Lycurgus Cup's color-shifting effect, enabling replication of the ancient technique. The finding clarifies a long-standing materials-science puzzle and may inform modern photonics applications.

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