Physics Solves Centuries-Old Mystery of Red Paint Darkening

Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 07:30 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Any regular museumgoer will recognize the darkened, muted color of red vermillion pigment that immediately signals that a painting is centuries old. But the reasons for this darkening are a mystery... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

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