Episode 101
Can you carbon date your granny?
We find out if it's possible to put an age on someone without a birth certificate. Given that cells regularly regenerate in the body, can you carbon date your grandmother?
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
April 25, 20105m 9s
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Show Notes
We find out if it's possible to put an age on someone without a birth certificate. Given that cells regularly regenerate in the body, can you carbon date your grandmother? Plus, we ask if radio shows get doppler shifted. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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