For many years, cesium atomic clocks have been reliably keeping time around the world. But the future belongs to even more ...
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UK researchers unveil ultra-precise atomic clock that is small enough to carry by hand
Researchers at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have created a tiny atomic fountain ...
The NPL has developed a miniaturised Atomic Fountain Clock that promises to make accurate timekeeping technology smaller.
A team of physicists has discovered a surprisingly simple way to build nuclear clocks using tiny amounts of rare thorium. By ...
Entangled atoms, separated in space, are giving scientists a powerful new way to measure the world with stunning precision.
Researchers from the Purple Mountain Observatory in China released LTE440, short for Lunar Time Ephemeris, in a recently ...
Atomic clocks and frequency standards represent the pinnacle of precision timekeeping technology. By harnessing the natural oscillatory behaviour of atoms, these devices deliver unparalleled accuracy ...
Radio telescopes let you study the universe by collecting faint radio waves from distant objects. To see extremely small ...
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How GPS really works, how satellites calculate your position and why accuracy has limits
In this video, we break down how GPS determines your position using satellite timing, atomic clocks, and distance calculations. We also explore the real world sources of error, from atmospheric ...
Radio telescopes are instruments that capture faint radio signals from space and convert them into images of celestial bodies ...
Portrait of Britain Vol. 8 Winners The British Journal of Photography has announced the winners of Portrait of Britain Vol. 8 ...
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