Introducing Functional Composite Materials
Functional Composite Materials is a new fully open access journal that has now published its first articles. In his inaugural Editorial, the journal's… Read more »
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Recent scientific discoveries in Johannes Vermeer’s Mistress and Maid put perennial misunderstandings about the masterpiece to rest
Mistress and Maid stands out among the paintings of Johannes Vermeer for its large figures set against a plain background. The relatively simple… Read more »
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This Girl is up for a dialog with everyone in the world
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Interview with Xianming Shi, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Infrastructure Preservation and Resilience
SpringerOpen's newly launched journal addresses "the integrity, performance, and resilience of existing infrastructure systems… Read more »
How well can molecules be generated by AI?
Deep learning and artificial intelligence facilitates advances in all areas of science, including cheminformatics. One of the most… Read more »
Why are we really interested in old books?
Old books can be intoxicating — sometimes quite literally. Kaare Lund Rasmussen and Jakob Povl Holck explore our fascination… Read more »
The mystery of Hopperstad Stave Church
What is the white substance that covers parts of Hopperstad Stave Church in Norway? Where does it comes from? Marit Lehne packs… Read more »
Girl with a Pearl Earring takes the spotlight: an interview with Abbie Vandivere
Girl with a Pearl Earring is the most recognizable painting by Johannes Vermeer. Heritage Science is delighted to present a new… Read more »
An adventure in art conservation and science among the Norwegian fjords
Harriet Backer is one of Norway’s most famous painters, known for her use of vibrant colors. A material analysis of… Read more »
Reverse-Engineering Conservation: Revealing the secrets of the first scientifically described dinosaur
The right dentary of Megalosaurus Bucklandii – the first scientifically described dinosaur – has been part of the collection… Read more »