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‘It’s magic’: scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Always upvote Terry Pratchett, especially The Wee Free Men, the best bedtime story ever. (And it doesn't matter that I mangled the accent, pronouncing Crivens! with a long I. I got the energy right. Besides, Feegles run on Narrativium, free of Roundworld constraints.)

The article refers to the gold and silver particles acting like a rainbow. Rainbows are simple science and yet they're also magical, every time.