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Two teams of physicists have built the world's first nuclear clocks, devices that could someday be more precise and portable than today's best timekeepers. After more than 20 years of work, these revolutionary clocks use energy changes in atomic nuclei instead of electrons to measure time.
For half a century, Citizen has been making watches that never need a battery change, just light. The Japanese watchmaker is celebrating with a limited edition that turns sunshine into timekeeping precision.
Scientists just built the world's first working nuclear clocks, devices so precise they could measure time to 20 decimal places and unlock mysteries about the universe itself. Two independent research teams cracked a challenge physicists have chased for over 20 years.
Two research teams successfully built the world's first nuclear clocks, devices that could revolutionize timekeeping and unlock mysteries of the universe. These ultra-precise timepieces outperform today's best atomic clocks in certain measurements.
Researchers discovered a biological timekeeper that controls every stage of development in living organisms. When this clock stops working, growth halts entirely, revealing new clues about developmental disorders.
After 20 years of research, scientists have created the world's first working nuclear clock that could revolutionize timekeeping and help discover new physics. The breakthrough device works at room temperature and is already being used to hunt for dark matter.
Pierre Gasly's heartbreaking loss of a podium finish turned into celebration when race officials admitted their mistake and gave him back his third place spot. The Alpine driver was wrongly penalized at Monaco after timekeepers miscalculated his pit lane speed.
Scientists have created computer chips that transmit light with almost zero loss, matching the performance of fiber optic cables. This breakthrough could revolutionize quantum computing, AI data centers, and precision timekeeping.
For the first time in over 50 years, astronauts are returning to the moon, and this journey could transform how humanity views our closest celestial neighbor. Science writer Rebecca Boyle explores how our relationship with the moon has evolved from ancient timekeeping to this generation's chance to rediscover its profound importance to life on Earth.
Physicists across the globe are on the verge of creating the first "nuclear clock" that could be more accurate than anything on Earth. After decades of searching, researchers finally cracked the code in 2024 and expect working prototypes this year.
For the first time in over five decades, astronauts will return to lunar space through NASA's Artemis II mission. This historic journey promises to reshape how humanity views our closest celestial companion.
Connor Walsh, a third grader from Groveland, just earned two world records for backflips and front handsprings on a trampoline. The 8-year-old completed the most of each move in just 30 seconds, filmed right in his own backyard.
An 8-year-old from South Africa just smashed the world record for most hops on one foot in a minute, jumping 208 times to inspire kids across his continent. Willem Delport beat the previous record by 82 hops with a simple dream: to show children everywhere that anything is possible.
A 2-year-old Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul wandered onto an Olympic cross-country ski course and sprinted across the finish line alongside athletes, delighting the crowd in Tesero, Italy. The furry Olympian missed his family and followed them to the event, creating a moment of pure joy at the Winter Games.
A once-wild mustang from Wyoming just broke a Guinness World Record by performing 38 tricks in less than three minutes, proving patience and positive training can transform lives. The Cape Fear trainer behind the achievement never even expected a response when she applied.
For thousands of years, humans relied on roosters, church bells, and even professional window-knockers to wake up on time. Their creative solutions reveal how adaptable we are when technology isn't an option.
Richard DeFreece from Tyler, Texas, just became a Guinness World Record holder by folding 250 functional paper airplanes in 60 minutes. He beat the previous record of 200 planes, folding at a rate of more than four airplanes every minute.
A boxing commission ruled that referee Mark Lyson acted properly when stopping the heavyweight fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven, even though the bell had technically sounded. The decision puts safety first and shows how officials prioritize protecting fighters above all else.
Paul Morad from Florissant, Missouri just earned a Guinness World Record for identifying 35 WWE entrance songs in one minute. His love for wrestling music turned a YouTube challenge into an officially certified world achievement.
Two educators taught Black history for 33 straight hours to reclaim narratives being erased from curricula. Their marathon lesson reached students nationwide and could set a new world record.
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