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@small44@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 years ago

Scientists are hoping to redefine the second – here's why

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Scientists are hoping to redefine the second – here's why

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@small44@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 years ago
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New research has tested the latest generation of atomic clocks.
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    Would this affect our lives on Earth?

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      Most likely indirectly, like how GPS has to account for satellites not matching the passage of time on earth due to relatively.

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      You can now be more accurately late for work. Or your coffee is more accurately taking a long time to come out.

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      If they can predict earthquakes and eruptions more accurately, as suggested in the article, then yes for all the people who don’t die.

    • @postmateDumbass@lemmy.world
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      Relativistically.

    • @lightnsfw@reddthat.com
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      I better not have to buy a new watch because of this.

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