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fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

NIST set its new atomic clock in motion, and it's astoundingly precise

The NIST-F4 atomic clock is highly accurate and officially keeps U.S. time, utilizing cesium atoms and advanced cooling techniques.
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#leap-seconds
fromInfoQ
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

How Meta Uses Precision Time Protocol to Handle Leap Seconds

fromInfoQ
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

How Meta Uses Precision Time Protocol to Handle Leap Seconds

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fromstupidDOPE
1 month ago

Marathon Watch Expands OSAR-D Collection with Arctic Dial and New Sizes | stupidDOPE

The new OSAR-D lineup enhances versatility and durability, catering to professionals with new case sizes and an Arctic white dial for improved visibility under various conditions.
Wearables
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

vacheron constantin's 'most complicated wristwatch ever' tracks both standard and solar time

Vacheron Constantin's Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication is claimed to be the most complicated wristwatch ever made, integrating 41 different complications including astronomical functions.
Vue
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

The Best Wall Clocks Are Completely Timeless

Smartphones may be our ultimate timekeepers, but the best wall clocks add panache to timekeeping and serve as home decor, reflecting individual style.
Graphic design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

humap's freelancer wristwatch reflects endless workdays with continuous black loop design

The Freelancer wristwatch serves as a visual commentary on the relentless nature of freelance work, encapsulating the blend of productivity and imbalance.
Graphic design
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fromianVisits
2 months ago

Secrets of Timekeeping: Beautifull medieval calendars on display at Lambeth Palace library

Medieval almanacs, dubbed 'medieval smartphones', were essential for time management and organization, showcasing both functionality and artistic beauty.
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

The Nature Podcast highlights of 2024

Climate change is impacting Earth's rotation and global timekeeping, which may delay the addition of a negative leap-second adjustment.
The discourse on sex and gender must shift to be more inclusive and responsible to advance scientific research.
Research in biology adapts to understand predator-prey relationships, exemplified by methods to prevent crocodiles from consuming poisonous toads.
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