Radiocarbon: A key tracer for studying EarthÕs dynamo, climate system, carbon cycle, and Sun.

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Title: Radiocarbon: A key tracer for studying EarthÕs dynamo, climate system, carbon cycle, and Sun.
Authors: Heaton, T. J., Bard, E., Ramsey, C. Bronk, Butzin, M., Köhler, P., Muscheler, R., Reimer, P. J., Wacker, L.
Source: Science (pre-March 2025). 11/5/2021, Vol. 374 Issue 6568, p707-707. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
Subjects: Carbon isotopes, Radiocarbon dating, Climatology, Magnetic fields, Earth (Planet)
Abstract: The article discusses the role of hydrocarbon as a diagnostic tracer throughout the Earth and climate system. Topics covered include the recognition of radiocarbon as providing an essential dating method for the past 55,000 years, the ability of radiocarbon to give insight into Earth's magnetic field, and the key challenges in harnessing the full potential of radiocarbon.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:The article discusses the role of hydrocarbon as a diagnostic tracer throughout the Earth and climate system. Topics covered include the recognition of radiocarbon as providing an essential dating method for the past 55,000 years, the ability of radiocarbon to give insight into Earth's magnetic field, and the key challenges in harnessing the full potential of radiocarbon.
ISSN:00368075
DOI:10.1126/science.abd7096