71K views · 1K reactions | Move over atomic clock, there may soon be a new timekeeper in town. Scientists are working on a clock that would tap the secrets hidden inside the atomic nucleus. This clock could someday become the most precise timekeeper ever made and allow scientists to probe deeper than ever into the mysteries of the universe. Check out this video to learn more. | National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) | Facebook

9.5K views · 44 reactions | Atomic clocks record time using microwaves, they are the basis upon which a second is defined. But there’s a new kid on the block, the optical clock, which boasts an even higher level of accuracy. Is it time to redefine the second? Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26635372-500-the-epic-quest-to-redefine-the-second-using-the-worlds-best-clocks/ | New Scientist | Facebook