Dating Methods "Fundamental Assumption" in Zircon Dating Called into Question February 15, 2016 A commonly-used dating method has been threatened by new findings that undermine assumptions. CONTINUE READING
Dating Methods The Trouble with Zircons March 25, 2013 Geologists' favorite tool for dating rocks at millions and billions of years old has revealed problems with interpretation. CONTINUE READING
Dating Methods Planetary Radiometric Dates 1/3 Younger May 1, 2012 The half-lives of radioactive isotopes may not be as well-known as thought. One decay rate frequently used to date solar system objects had to be adjusted down to 66% of its former assumed value, impacting theories of planet formation. CONTINUE READING