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Scientists from the University of Barcelona have introduced the Paleocoordinates Calculator (PACA), an accessible online resource designed to recreate the historical positions of fossils and various sites on Earth spanning millions of years. This innovative tool utilizes comparisons based on up to five prominent global plate tectonic frameworks and has been validated against 142 reconstructions globally. Testing indicated an average spatial discrepancy of under 17 meters and a concordance correlation coefficient of 1.000, aligning closely with traditional desktop methodologies in terms of precision. This advancement promises to enhance the accessibility of paleogeographic studies and foster greater collaboration within the Earth sciences community.

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00:00Imagine discovering where a fossil was located 200 million years ago.
00:04Scientists at the University of Barcelona have made that possible with a new online tool.
00:10It's called the PaleoCoordinates Calculator, or PACA.
00:14The platform converts today's coordinates into their ancient positions as Earth's tectonic plates moved.
00:21Users simply upload a file with a location and its geological age.
00:25In just seconds, PACA reconstructs where that place existed in Earth's distant past.
00:31The tool compares results using five major global plate tectonic models.
00:36It also measures uncertainty, helping researchers judge the reliability of each reconstruction.
00:42Scientists tested PACA with 142 reconstructions from locations around the world.
00:48The results showed an average error of less than 17 meters.
00:51That accuracy closely matches traditional desktop software, while making the process much easier.
00:58Researchers say PACA could help scientists, educators, and students explore Earth's ancient history like never before.
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