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  "id": 16866053,
  "title": "Scientists recreate 1,600-year-old Roman cup's colour-changing glass",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/scientists-recreate-1-600-year-old-roman-cups-colour-changing-glass",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-28T05:36:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/archaeology/a-1600-year-old-roman-cup-turns-green-or-ruby-red-depending-on-how-light-hits-it-after-years-of-experiments-sheffield-researchers-have-recreated-the-glass-effect-using-tiny-gold-and-silver-particles/articleshow/135253340.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A team of researchers has made a groundbreaking achievement by replicating the color-shifting glass of the ancient Roman Lycurgus Cup. Created 1,600 years ago, this unique glass displays stunning optical effects thanks to its tiny gold and silver nanoparticles. Their rigorous experimentation with both ancient and modern techniques opens doors for scientific advancements, extending beyond mere…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}