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Carbon-14 Dating Deposits from the Tatun Volcanic Group of Northern Taiwan

Published on September 3, 2010

To reconstruct the character and timing of the most recent eruptions of the Tatun Volcanic Group (TVG) of Northern Taiwan, geologists investigated the stratigraphy of the youngest volcaniclastic deposits and the morphology of lava flows and ... Read More

African Archaeology: Why is the Al Khiday 2 Cemetery Unique?

Published on August 30, 2010

Over the years, archaeologists have observed one thing in common among prehistoric cemeteries worldwide—the dead were buried in a fetal position. The prehistoric dwellers in central Sudan, however, had “unusual” burial rites as evidenced by the ... Read More

Beta Analytic Joins European Association of Archaeologists Annual Meeting

Published on August 25, 2010

Beta Analytic, Inc. is one of the sponsors of the 16th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists to be held in The Hague, The Netherlands, from September 1-5, 2010. This year's meeting will take ... Read More

Radiocarbon Dating the Secret Towers of the Himalayas

Published on August 25, 2010

There are hundreds of ancient towers in Southwest China shrouded in mystery, the most notable of which have star-shaped designs. Clusters of towers ... Read More

Beta Analytic Attends European Geosciences Union 2010 General Assembly

Published on June 1, 2010

ISO 17025-accredited Beta Analytic, Inc., was a featured exhibitor at the European Geosciences Union's 2010 General Assembly to be held in Vienna, Austria, from May 2 to May 7, 2010. The company's booth was located in ... Read More

Measuring Industrial Biogenic CO2 Emissions via Carbon-14 Analysis

Published on February 23, 2010

Researchers from the University of Groningen suggest that companies use carbon-14 based methods to determine the biogenic fraction of industrial CO2 emissions. Emission authorities can ... Read More

Beta Analytic Continues Excellence, Extends ISO 17025 Accreditation

Published on January 25, 2010

Miami, FL - January 25, 2010 - Beta Analytic, Inc. has recently received its ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 testing re-accreditation. Beta Analytic’s renewal of its accreditation reflects its firm commitment to provide high quality radiocarbon dating services. "The ... Read More

ISO Develops Standard Based on Radiocarbon Dating Techniques

Published on November 19, 2009

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing an air quality standard that involves radiocarbon sampling and measurement. This standard, ISO/NP 13833, is exclusive for stationary ... Read More

Beta Analytic Offers Commercial Radiocarbon Dating Services in China

Published on November 16, 2009

ISO 17025-accredited Beta Analytic, Inc., has opened a facility in Beijing to better serve its archaeology clients in Mainland China. The company provides radiocarbon dating services with faster turn-around time compared to university labs. Beta Analytic’s office ... Read More