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Scientists found tungsten in Tycho Brahe's lab, and they're not sure how it got there. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A chemical ...

Tycho Brahe, an astronomer, studied alchemy to help make medical elixirs. Researchers found traces of tungsten in shards of glass and ceramic from his laboratory. Tungsten wouldn't be isolated for ...

Analysis of glass and ceramic shards from Tycho Brahe’s famed observatory showed that he was more than an astronomer. Researchers discovered an interesting mix of elements from his alchemist ...

In the Middle Ages, alchemy was shrouded in secrecy, with practitioners closely guarding their knowledge. The renowned Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, known for his groundbreaking work in astronomy, ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Researchers analyzed centuries-old shards from Tycho Brahe’s demolished observatory, revealing evidence of his secret basement alchemy lab and the ...