Scientists have been using the process of carbon dating for years to measure the age of things from fossils to cadavers and beyond. The science itself, however, is far older than what pop culture may have you believe. Here is a brief illustrated history of this famous field of science.
Related Posts
Study Shows Bio-Based Materials May Harm Ecosystems More Than Plastic
At a Glance A recent study has raised concerns about the environmental impact of bio-based materials, showing that…
What We Know About the Force That Holds Atomic Nuclei Together
Some of us are well-versed in the forces that keep us tethered to the ground, and with those…
Researchers Have Created High-speed “Switches” From Fullerenes
A group of international researchers, including those from the University of Tokyo‘s Institute for Solid State Physics, has…
How the music of an ancient rock painting was brought to life
A section of the Cederberg rock painting, digitally enhanced to emphasise red-ochreous colours. © Neil Rusch Neil Rusch,…