Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Radiocarbon calibration papers are out!

Obviously I know you have all been waiting for this :)

The geek within me is thrilled to see that the new calibrations for radiocarbon dating are now out. Calibration might sound excessively technical, but suffice it to say this pushes back reliable dating of things like bones, sea shells, etc to 55,000 years ago (5000 years further back than previously possible). 

https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/recalibration-is-the-biggest-shake-up-in-the-carbon-dating-world-for-seven-years/4012241.article

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