Researchers are using particle accelerators and AI technology to decipher the contents of the Herculaneum scrolls, making it possible to discover texts which have been preserved for over 2,000 years in the volcanic ash of Mount Vesuvius. The new technology, called a synchrotron, is a particle accelerator that accelerates electrons enough to produce powerful beams … Continue reading How the future is unlocking our past: the role of AI and physics in decoding ancient texts