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How to read a book without opening it

Radiation technique can aid studies of ancient texts

Ancient books

SNEAK PEEK  A radiation technique allows scientists to read the pages of ancient books without opening them.

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By Emily Conover

- More than 2 years ago

Book lovers: Scientists have devised a way to read without cracking a volume’s spine or risking paper cuts (and no, we’re not talking about e-books).