As it ages, white paper turns a distinctive yellow. But why? To find out, scientists artificially aged modern paper to reveal the changes on the molecular level. The research is in the journal Physical Review Letters . [A. Mosca Conte et al, Role of Cellulose Oxidation in the Yellowing of Ancient Paper ]

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Source: Why Paper Yellows As It Ages


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