First direct dating of dinosaur egg reveals 85.9 million years
Scientists date a dinosaur egg directly for the first time, revealing it's 85.9 million years old.
Why it matters
- First direct dating of a dinosaur egg.
- Could provide more accurate ages for fossils.
By the numbers
- Egg is 85.9 million years old.
- Cluster of 28 eggs found in a nesting area.
The big picture
- Direct dating method removes uncertainties associated with fossil ages.
What they're saying
- Some experts praise the method's potential, others express skepticism about unaccounted processes.
Caveats
- Study did not account for processes between egg's burial and fossilization.
What’s next
- Further studies planned to verify results.