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New scanning method lets scientists identify jar contents without opening them.
The study analyzed 46 specimens and identified fluids in 36 jars.
Different organisms show different preservation methods, from formalin to alcohol.
The technique helps protect invaluable specimens while enabling future study.
The method is a first for museum collections, expanding non-invasive analysis.
The research supports better preservation practices for historic specimens.
The study used spatially offset Raman spectroscopy to analyze fluids.
Darwin’s jars include specimens from the HMS Beagle voyage and other collections.
Findings were published in the ACS Omega journal.
The method could help protect and study irreplaceable specimens in the future.

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The Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up opened in London and runs Jan 26–Apr 19, framed around 'Pokécology' to blend science with the franchise.
Merchandise is designed with museum aesthetics, including hints of Hintze Hall and archival illustration styles reworked with Pokémon motifs.
Exclusive items include a Pikachu promo card, which is gift-with-purchase and limited to one per customer.
Other sought-after items include a museum-style Pikachu plush and Eevee enamel pin set.
Merchandise is not all exclusive, but quantities are managed with strict purchase limits to prevent hype.
Purchases support the museum’s charitable work and scientific research, adding a perceived value to buying.
Tickets for in-person entry are sold out, with a relisting option through the official site.
Online shopping for exclusive merch is possible but involves long queues and limited access timing.
The collaboration blends curiosity, classification, and the joy of discovering with Pokémon branding.
The pop-up is described as tasteful and well-integrated with museum aesthetics, appealing to both serious fans and casual visitors.

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