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Have you ever wondered how paleontologists and geologists determine the age of fossils or geologic events that occurred in the past? Explore the processes of radioactive decay and radioactive dating. The chemistry of half-lives of different elements is explained and how to use this information to date fossils and rocks, as well as to choose the best dating method. [15:02]
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