Researchers have produced a new archaeological tool which could answer key questions in human evolution. The new calibration curve, which extends back 50,000 years, is a major landmark in radiocarbon ...

Our view of the ancient past is set to become a bit clearer after an international team of scientists completed a major recalibration of radiocarbon dating. The seven-year global effort used almost 15 ...

Improved date estimates The Kyrenia Ship hull on the seabed during underwater excavation in the late 1960s. (CC BY 4.0/Kyrenia Ship Excavation team) The Kyrenia Ship is an ancient merchant vessel that ...

Calibration in analytical chemistry is fundamental to quantifying substances and ensuring the metrological integrity of measurement systems. By establishing a reliable relationship between the ...