Nuclear Clocks Revised

"Nuclear Clocks" by Henry Faul is an educational booklet that uncovers the mysteries of how scientists use radioactive decay to figure out the age of really old stuff. It shows how the steady ticking of "nuclear clocks," like carbon-14, rubidium-strontium, and uranium-lead, can reveal the age of rocks, fossils, and ancient objects. It gets into the science behind these dating methods and shares real-world results, highlighting how these techniques help us understand Earth's history, the timeline of geological events, and the story of human development. The writer emphasizes why it's important for everyone to understand the amazing role of nuclear energy in society and to appreciate how this knowledge deepens our understanding of the natural world and encourages responsible citizenship.