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@[email protected] to [email protected]English • 11 months ago

Most Precise Atomic Clock Ever Built Will Only Lose a Second Every 30 Billion Years

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Most Precise Atomic Clock Ever Built Will Only Lose a Second Every 30 Billion Years

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@[email protected] to [email protected]English • 11 months ago
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The device, which traps thousands of atoms to keep time, is "pushing the boundaries of what's possible with timekeeping." The device traps thousands of atoms to keep time, and is "pushing the boundaries of what's possible with timekeeping."
  • themeatbridge
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    125•11 months ago

    Yeah, but in 1.8 trillion years, you’re going to be a minute late for everything.

    • aname
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      46•11 months ago

      Imagine being 15 minutes late to the heat death of the universe. Unacceptable.

      • @[email protected]
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        17•11 months ago

        Damn right, you’d miss the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster drink before the dinner. Not ok.

    • Cosmo
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      33•11 months ago

      I mean but this should save me some hassle from my current clock that I need to adjust every 10 billion years.

    • @[email protected]
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      13•11 months ago

      The Germans will be furious

      • @[email protected]
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        9•11 months ago

        *the Swiss

    • @[email protected]
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      7•11 months ago

      Oh shit I missed the sun explosion!

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