The 54-pound NWA 16788 has set a new world record as the most valuable meteorite ever sold at auction. The first major ...

If, like me, you can't go a day without making sure your watch is synced to the second, you'll be delighted to learn that a ...

There's a new record holder for the most accurate clock in the world. Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and ...

Recent breakthroughs highlight how quantum entanglement can push timekeeping beyond the standard quantum limit (SQL), opening doors to novel applications in science and technology.

However, aluminum is tricky. The element is difficult to measure with lasers, as well as cool to absolute zero. But when ...

How can the strange properties of quantum particles be exploited to perform extremely accurate measurements? This question is at the heart of the research field of quantum metrology. One example ...

Timekeeping just got a quantum upgrade. A new quantum clock uses wave-like motion to tell precise time with minimal energy loss.

Scientists at NIST have developed the world’s most accurate atomic clock using a single aluminum ion, marking a breakthrough in timekeeping.

Quantum physicists at CU Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology are paving the way for new kinds of optical atomic clocks, devices that track the passage of time by measuring ...

The race for quantum-proof security isn't just a theoretical discussion-it's already happening, and billions of dollars are being poured into quantum-safe solutions right now .

A top secret lab is developing a super-precise 'quantum clock' that could revolutionize British intelligence. This super-accurate timekeeping device, to be rolled out by 2029, will allow more ...