Paul Renne

Paul Renne is a geochronologist who specializes in determining Earth's age and understanding Earth's history through dating ancient rocks and minerals. He uses methods like uranium-lead dating, which measures radioactive decay to establish precise ages of geological materials. Renne's work helps scientists understand events like Earth's formation, climate changes, and historical catastrophic events such as mass extinctions. He is also involved in researching impact events, like asteroid collisions, and their effects on our planet's past. His contributions are vital for piecing together the timeline of Earth's geological and biological development.