16th-century Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe's alchemist's lab glass shards reveal connections between astronomy and alchemy, revealing ancient alchemists' technological advancements and chemical discoveries.

Glass shards from a demolished Renaissance alchemist's laboratory reveal links between astronomy and alchemy in a 16th-century Danish astronomer, Tycho Brahe. This discovery shows that ancient alchemists developed technology and discovered chemical elements still widely used today. Brahe's work in astronomy, including observing a supernova, changed people's understanding of the heavens during the Renaissance.

July 28, 2024
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