Lasers can now scan Charles Darwin's specimen jars without opening the lids
Innovative laser scanning technology allows scientists to peer through the glass of Charles Darwin’s original specimen jars, digitizing rare biological treasures without risking damage to these fragile historical artifacts.
Optical Coherence Tomography uses light waves to create high-resolution 3D images of specimens preserved in alcohol since the 1830s. This breakthrough allows researchers at the London Natural History Museum to examine internal structures without removing the lids, which prevents evaporation and physical decay.
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