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UK boffin uses PC to read ancient scrolls
Can read without opening them
Tue May 19 2009, 13:32
ANCIENT SCROLLS that were carbonised during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius could be about to be read for the first time since 79 AD using computer hardware.
According to TMC, British computer scientist Brent Seales thinks it will be possible to read the scrolls using an X-Ray CT scanning system. This will show a big blob of ink which Seales and his chums can decode on a computer.
The scrolls have not been seen since the volcanic eruption in 79 AD and are believed to contain philosophical works. Seales and his team will be working on the scrolls throughout July. µ
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1. Millimeter Wave Scanners scanning at skin level. would fit in spectacles sooner or later.
2. Brain wave scanner used to move artificial limbs can know pick words being thought. DARPA voice free communication. will cause rebellion sooner or later. soldier instead of fighting will taming his mind. That stupid get us stuck into this mess.. Ooop that was thought loud right !?! Sir, i am sorry, i am seriously sorry... Ass hole, No Sir it was just thought. Then he'll run to enemy lines pulling his hair beging for bullet in his head.
3. Now this tech to read enclosed scrolls be fitted in US postal services to intercept "terrorists plans".
A moral collapse will cause end of world.
Does the tech still work on modern ink? Could save a bit of work if you have a kid that likes to color in random places.
(Wow, my spellcheck feature thinks color is spelled with a u. Since I'm in the US, I feel the need to disagree)