A Comparative Analysis of Trevor’s Mom: Age Estimation Methodology
Dr. Kevin Dahlmer1, Dr. Jeffrey Berkowitz1, Dr. Daniel Gibbons1
1 Department of Geology, Cranberry-Lemon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Abstract
Our friend Trevor has a really old mother. We’ve been debating how old she really is for years since the 7th grade using the most advanced dating methods – however, at a low sample size. Recently, a new skin and saliva sample has been collected, adding to yet another round of scientific bickering over how old Trevor’s mom truly is. After her agreement to be part of a public COVID-19 long-haul study, her tissue and DNA samples have been further analyzed by world-class geologists. Each team of experts has updated its own models, adding even more intrigue to the controversial scientific mystery of how old Trevor’s mom really is. In this paper, comparative methods using radiocarbon, Radiation Surface Exposure, and makeup core sample...