Washington State University researchers recreate lost Egyptian blue pigment using ancient methods and modern scientific ...

Blue stands out as one of the rarest colors in nature, with almost no animals bearing true blue pigments. This fascinating rarity stems from a unique blend of evolution, chemistry, and physics. Unlike ...

Scientists recreating the lost formula for 5,000-year-old Egyptian Blue affirm its unusual optical, magnetic, and biological ...

Researchers have recreated the world's oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000 years ago.

For being the world’s oldest known synthetic pigment, the original recipes for Egyptian blue remain a mystery. The ...