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Here's How Nuclear Clocks Could Redefine Time and Reshape Modern Technology
Timekeeping is entering a new era with nuclear clocks, capable of achieving accuracy to the 19th decimal place. Current atomic clocks rely on caesium-133, but innovations with thorium-229’s nuclear transitions, excited by ultraviolet light, promise unprecedented precision. Scientists aim to redefine the second using elements like strontium by 203...
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Time Moves Faster on The Moon Than on Earth, Claims New Study
A 56-microsecond daily time drift between Earth and the Moon, caused by relativity, presents unique challenges for future lunar missions. Scientists are devising a standard lunar time system to ensure navigation accuracy and mission safety, particularly as NASA’s Artemis programme expands human and robotic activity on the Moon. This groundwork is...
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Unveiling The Origins Of 'O'clock': What The 'O' Really Represents
O Meaning in o'clock: Initially used to distinguish clock time from other methods, "o'clock" became prevalent in the 16th century as speech simplified, reflecting the natural linguistic tendency towards brevity.
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The Origins Of 'O'clock' Revealed: What The 'O' Really Stands For
Initially used to distinguish clock time from other methods, "o'clock" became prevalent in the 16th century as speech simplified, reflecting the natural linguistic tendency towards brevity.
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This Country Is Still Living In 2016. Here's The Reason Why
Ethiopia adheres to its timekeeping system - a tradition rooted in centuries of history and a strong sense of national identity.
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Melting Polar Ice Changing Earth's Rotation And Messing With Time: Study
Since the polar ice is melting, the mass around the Earth's equator is increasing, which is affecting the planet's rotation.
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Scientists Vote To Scrap Leap Second By 2035. Here's Why
Leap seconds don't make any difference to the lives of the people, they can cause problems for a range of systems that require an exact time.
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The Length of Earth’s Days Has Been Mysteriously Increasing, and Scientists Don’t Know Why
The length of a day on Earth is increasing, according to atomic clocks and precise astronomical measurements. Scientists have no idea why days are getting longer on the planet, a phenomenon that could impact not just timekeeping but also technology like GPS. Over millions of years, Earth’s rotation has been slowing down due to friction effects as...
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Chinese Scientists Propose New Calendar For Measuring Space Better: Report
The space scientists in China have proposed a new standard for keeping time across the solar system that, unlike existing systems, does not based on Earth - or religion. It is a new global timekeeping system that they believe will make more sense for a spacefaring civilization, Newsweek reported.
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K. L. Saigal's Journey: From Railway Timekeeper To Bollywood's First Superstar
Actor-singer Kundanlal Saigal, or K. L. Saigal, was born on April 11, 1904. On his 114th birth anniversary, Google honoured the versatile artiste with a Google Doodle. Known for his unique voice, K. L. Saigal has sung over 185 songs throughout his career. He also established himself as one of the first true Bollywood superstars and worked on 36 fil...
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NASA Missions To Add Leap Second To Master Clock
NASA missions, including the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) which watches the Sun, will join timekeepers around the world to add a leap second to its clocks, just before midnight on New Year's Eve.
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New Year 2017 Will Come A Second Later Than Usual
For welcoming the New Year, you will have to wait a little longer than usual as timekeepers will add a "leap second" to the final minute of 2016.
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Apple Watch Page Updated With New Sections Offering Additional Details
The new Apple Watch microsite sections include 'Timekeeping', 'New Ways to Connect', and 'Health and Fitness'.
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Clock Stops for the Timekeepers of India: What's Your HMT Story?
After a glorious run of 53 years, the iconic Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) Limited will cease to be the Timekeepers of our Nation.
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New atomic clock is good for accurate timekeeping for 300 million years
The clocks uses cesium atom - which is more than 9.1 billion vibrations per second to determine the exact length of a second.
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Here's How Nuclear Clocks Could Redefine Time and Reshape Modern Technology
Timekeeping is entering a new era with nuclear clocks, capable of achieving accuracy to the 19th decimal place. Current atomic clocks rely on caesium-133, but innovations with thorium-229’s nuclear transitions, excited by ultraviolet light, promise unprecedented precision. Scientists aim to redefine the second using elements like strontium by 203...
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Time Moves Faster on The Moon Than on Earth, Claims New Study
A 56-microsecond daily time drift between Earth and the Moon, caused by relativity, presents unique challenges for future lunar missions. Scientists are devising a standard lunar time system to ensure navigation accuracy and mission safety, particularly as NASA’s Artemis programme expands human and robotic activity on the Moon. This groundwork is...
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Unveiling The Origins Of 'O'clock': What The 'O' Really Represents
O Meaning in o'clock: Initially used to distinguish clock time from other methods, "o'clock" became prevalent in the 16th century as speech simplified, reflecting the natural linguistic tendency towards brevity.
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The Origins Of 'O'clock' Revealed: What The 'O' Really Stands For
Initially used to distinguish clock time from other methods, "o'clock" became prevalent in the 16th century as speech simplified, reflecting the natural linguistic tendency towards brevity.
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This Country Is Still Living In 2016. Here's The Reason Why
Ethiopia adheres to its timekeeping system - a tradition rooted in centuries of history and a strong sense of national identity.
-
Melting Polar Ice Changing Earth's Rotation And Messing With Time: Study
Since the polar ice is melting, the mass around the Earth's equator is increasing, which is affecting the planet's rotation.
-
Scientists Vote To Scrap Leap Second By 2035. Here's Why
Leap seconds don't make any difference to the lives of the people, they can cause problems for a range of systems that require an exact time.
-
The Length of Earth’s Days Has Been Mysteriously Increasing, and Scientists Don’t Know Why
The length of a day on Earth is increasing, according to atomic clocks and precise astronomical measurements. Scientists have no idea why days are getting longer on the planet, a phenomenon that could impact not just timekeeping but also technology like GPS. Over millions of years, Earth’s rotation has been slowing down due to friction effects as...
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Chinese Scientists Propose New Calendar For Measuring Space Better: Report
The space scientists in China have proposed a new standard for keeping time across the solar system that, unlike existing systems, does not based on Earth - or religion. It is a new global timekeeping system that they believe will make more sense for a spacefaring civilization, Newsweek reported.
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K. L. Saigal's Journey: From Railway Timekeeper To Bollywood's First Superstar
Actor-singer Kundanlal Saigal, or K. L. Saigal, was born on April 11, 1904. On his 114th birth anniversary, Google honoured the versatile artiste with a Google Doodle. Known for his unique voice, K. L. Saigal has sung over 185 songs throughout his career. He also established himself as one of the first true Bollywood superstars and worked on 36 fil...
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NASA Missions To Add Leap Second To Master Clock
NASA missions, including the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) which watches the Sun, will join timekeepers around the world to add a leap second to its clocks, just before midnight on New Year's Eve.
-
New Year 2017 Will Come A Second Later Than Usual
For welcoming the New Year, you will have to wait a little longer than usual as timekeepers will add a "leap second" to the final minute of 2016.
-
Apple Watch Page Updated With New Sections Offering Additional Details
The new Apple Watch microsite sections include 'Timekeeping', 'New Ways to Connect', and 'Health and Fitness'.
-
Clock Stops for the Timekeepers of India: What's Your HMT Story?
After a glorious run of 53 years, the iconic Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) Limited will cease to be the Timekeepers of our Nation.
-
New atomic clock is good for accurate timekeeping for 300 million years
The clocks uses cesium atom - which is more than 9.1 billion vibrations per second to determine the exact length of a second.
