Carbon dating is a method used to determine the age of organic materials. It is applied to items that were once part of living things, such as wood, bone, or plant remains. Scientists and archaeologists use this method to study materials from the past. It provides an estimate of how old an object is.

Carbon dating is carried out in laboratories using samples collected from different parts of the world. It is used in fields such as archaeology and earth science. Researchers apply it to objects found in sites and historical locations.

This method was developed in the 20th century and is still used today. It is part of how scientists study the age of materials. Carbon dating is used in research about past life and environments.