How Do Scientists Really Date Prehistoric Fossils? Surrounding Rocks Hold the Clues.

Step aside, carbon dating. Paleontologists date fossils based on the clues in the rocks surrounding them. When paleontologists dig up a fossil from the ground, how do they figure out the age of the ...

How Do Paleontologists Accurately Date Prehistoric Fossils? The Clues Hide in Surrounding Rocks.

You’ve heard of carbon dating, but it’s not used for dinosaur fossils. Find out what methods scientists use to determine the ...
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Discovery At John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Uncovers What Oregon Was Like 50 Million Years Ago

National Parks across the US are filled with history, like Florida's Dade Battlefield Historic State Park and its costly past, or John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, and its recent discoveries ...
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Scientists uncover fossils of animals that roamed Oregon up to 50 million years ago

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A recent study has shown the behaviors of ancient species that once roamed the area that is now known as Oregon. In February, scientific journal Palaeontologia Electronica ...
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Prehistoric Treasures Could Be Hiding in Your Own Backyard. Here’s What You Should Look For.

Were you the kid that spent hours digging in the dirt looking for treasures growing up? Or perhaps you’re still fascinated by the science of fossils and prehistoric creatures? Well, it’s not out of ...