The particle accelerator inside the carbon-dating lab of France's Atomic Energy Commission outside Paris
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A scientist extracts graphite from carbon dioxide samples inside the lab
Carbon dating revealed that Notre-Dame's huge iron staples were older than had been thought
It is crucial to avoid contaminating the samples
From unmasking art forgery to uncovering the secrets of the Notre-Dame cathedral, an imposing machine outside Paris can turn back the clock to…