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Nuclear Clock Breaks Timekeeping Records

Updated 2026-06-12 09:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists have developed a nuclear clock based on thorium atoms, significantly improving timekeeping accuracy. This breakthrough could revolutionize precision timing in various fields.

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New Scientist
A clock based on radioactive thorium atoms realises a long-held ambition, demonstrating a technology that could eventually beat the accuracy of today’s best atomic clocks
2026-06-12 09:00 UTC
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