radiocarbon dating

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Researchers determined the timing using radiocarbon dating and tree ring evidence from trees that died following an earthquake.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

They used radiocarbon dating to determine age and applied gas chromatography -- mass spectrometry to identify the caulking's chemical makeup.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

Originally excavated in 1981 from the grounds of St Giles' Cathedral, the remains have undergone new detailed analysis using advanced methods including ancient DNA sequencing, isotopic analysis and radiocarbon dating.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

Researchers examined numerous hippopotamus fossils using both genetic and radiocarbon dating methods.

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2025

Archaeologists date food production by radiocarbon dating of carbon-containing materials at the site.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond