Scientists build a nuclear clock that could make atomic clocks obsolete

Scientists in Vienna have achieved a major breakthrough in timekeeping by creating the world’s first self-stabilizing nuclear clock, a technology that could eventually surpass even the most precise atomic clocks. Instead of relying on electrons in atoms, the clock uses the tiny nuclei of thorium atoms, which are far less sensitive to outside disturbances.

More in Research

Mysterious brain activity under anesthesia challenges what we know about consciousness October 15, 2026 Arctic sea ice hits another troubling low in 2026 October 15, 2026 Eating late at night linked to up to 30% higher risk of liver disease October 15, 2026 A fungus is threatening the world’s food supply. Scientists just found a new defense October 15, 2026 Scientists discover a surprising danger in smaller cancer cells October 15, 2026 Rare study reveals a striking divide inside an Alzheimer’s patient’s brain October 15, 2026

See all 69 in Research →

Latest News

Chennai’s Tambour and designer Zandra Rhodes collaborate on a limited-edition line of pashminas October 16, 2026 Chennai’s Area Sabhas fall short as residents remain unaware of meetings; councillors flag fund crunch October 16, 2026 Tiruvottiyur residents seek flood-free, pollution-free neighbourhood October 16, 2026 கோவையில் அறிவுப் புரட்சிக்கு அடித்தளம்…பெரியார் அறிவுலகத்தைத் திறந்து வைத்தார் CM VIJAY! October 16, 2026 உனக்கு மன்னிப்பே கிடையாது.. நிச்சயிக்கப்பட்ட நபரை கொன்ற பெங்களூர் சுபாவின் கருணை மனு நிராகரிப்பு October 16, 2026 கோவை சென்றடைந்தார் முதல்வர் விஜய்.. பெரியார் அறிவுலகத்தை திறந்து வைக்கிறார் October 16, 2026