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Anna Riddles PRO Redaction @anna 3 months ago Article Science Archaeology How new technology is dating earth's history Advanced stratigraphy methods now use direct dating and AI to map Earth's history, from Iron Age Jerusalem seeds to ancient sandstorms on Mars.
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