Kidney stones are an annoying, painful condition that affects many of us, but it's not easy to tell when they form. A scientist who carbon dates objects for a living decided to work out the age of his kidney stone.
  • GnugitEnglish
    4·
    8 days ago

    He used the bomb pulse which is dated off carbon 14 from nuclear bomb tests in the 50s. It’s written in the article.

    • TachyonTele@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      8 days ago

      Right, that’s how they usually do it.
      Idk apparently he could date to 15 years ago. I guess it’s gotten much more accurate lately.