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CT Scans Unlock 400-Year-Old Lock From Shipwreck

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Researchers have utilized computed tomography (CT) scans to unlock a 400-year-old lock recovered from the shipwreck of the Ann Francis. This advanced scanning technology allowed them to decipher the intricate mechanism of the lock, which had been submerged for centuries off the coast of Wales. AI

RANK_REASON The item describes the application of a scientific technique (CT scans) to solve a historical mystery related to an artifact. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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CT Scans Unlock 400-Year-Old Lock From Shipwreck

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Leslie Katz, Senior Contributor ·

    CT Scans Help Crack 400-Year-Old Lock Recovered From Shipwreck

    Centuries after the Elizabethan merchant ship Ann Francis crashed off the coast of Wales, researchers have solved one of its mysteries using modern scanning technology.

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