What’s in Charles Darwin’s Jars? Scientists Solve a 200 Year Old Museum Mystery

Laser spectroscopy has enabled non-invasive chemical analysis of Darwin’s preserved specimens, improving long-term museum conservation. Researchers have carried out a detailed analysis of Charles Darwin’s original specimens from his HMS Beagle voyage (1831 to 1836) to the Galapagos Islands, using a method that does not require opening their centuries-old jars. In an important step for (…)

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Author: UK Research and Innovation
Published on: 2026-02-20 16:52:00
Source: scitechdaily.com