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‘Atomic clock’ method reveals dinosaur eggs to be around 86 million years old

‘Atomic clock’ method reveals dinosaur eggs to be around 86 million years old
science9/12/2025

A clutch of dinosaur eggs found in central China is about 86 million years old, according to scientists who used an “atomic clock” method to date the sample.

A clutch of 28 dinosaur eggs found in the Qinglongshan fossil reserve in central China is about 86 million years old, according to scientists who used an “atomic clock” method to date the samples. Researchers said they now hope the eggs, and the tech... [5513 chars]