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2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck unlocks mysteries of how ships were built and repaired

2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck unlocks mysteries of how ships were built and repaired

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletterđź’ˇ Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. About 2,200 years ago, a Roman Republic ship sank off the coast of modern-day Croatia, with wood and amphorae (ancient storage containers) of wine on board. Scientists are not sure why it sank, but the Ilovik–ParĹľine 1 shipwreck was discovered in 2016. However, the archeologists and researchers behind a new study published today in the journal Frontiers in Materials weren’t interested in its precious cargo. The ship’s critical waterproofing layer was their treasure.  This unique protective layer on a ship traps pollen in its stickiness just like tree sap. By studying the type and quantity of pollen, as well as the molecular composition of the coating itself, researchers can start forming theories about where the boat was when this essential coating was created and applied.  “In archaeology little attention is paid to organic waterproofing materials. Yet they are essential for navigation at sea or on rivers and are true witnesses of past naval technologies,” Armelle CharriĂ©-Duhaut, first author of …

Ukraine has repaired Druzhba pipeline, Zelenskyy says – POLITICO

Ukraine has repaired Druzhba pipeline, Zelenskyy says – POLITICO

Published by Sam Flores

The pipeline, which stopped transporting oil from Russia to Central Europe after it was damaged in a Russian strike in January, became the focus of a bitter dispute between Ukraine and Hungary. Budapest, which receives the vast majority of its oil from Moscow, accused Kyiv of slow-walking repairs and subsequently vetoed a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine, initially approved by the bloc’s leaders at a summit in December. Zelenskyy’s announcement paves the way for Hungary to finally lift its veto on the loan, which is intended to prop up Ukraine’s war-battered economy and help fend off Russia’s full-scale invasion. Hungary’s outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Sunday that he will drop his opposition as soon as oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline is restored. On Monday, in a sign of optimism that they could resolve the deadlock and unlock the funds for Ukraine, the Cypriot presidency of the Council of the EU put the topic on the agenda of a meeting of the EU’s 27 ambassadors on Wednesday. The deal is set to …