New Dating Technique for Asian Homo Erectus
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March 11, 2009
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Download video directlyDating fossil material from cave sites like Zhoukoudian, just outside of modern-day Beijing, has been difficult due in large part to their lack of volcanic material. A new technique that measures radioactive decay is making this process easier while providing a more accurate estimate of the cave's first use by Asian Homo erectus. Watch this videocast to learn more about the new revelations.
