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Revolutionary Method Identifies Ancient Animal Species Accurately

1/18/2025

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A groundbreaking method developed by researchers at the University of Namur, Belgium, allows for the contactless identification of animal species in ancient parchments. Utilizing reflectance spectrophotometry and machine learning, their model boasts an impressive 85% accuracy in testing, paving the way for deeper insights into our cultural heritage and the materials of the past.

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A groundbreaking method developed by researchers at the University of Namur, Belgium, allows for the contactless identification of animal species in ancient parchments. Utilizing reflectance spectrophotometry and machine learning, their model boasts an impressive 85% accuracy in testing, paving the way for deeper insights into our cultural heritage and the materials of the past.