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Aug 20, 2022 1 hr 3 min

Earth's Shortest Day... Atomically Speaking

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In this episode, the Fellowship discuss the shortest day ever recorded on Earth, but not using just any old watch… using an Atomic Clock! The most accurate and crazy clocks on Earth and a testament to the use of quantum physics, atomic clocks play a key role in our daily lives. Grab a drink and join us as we discuss these technological marvels and why the Earth’s rotation seems to be speeding up. Drinks this week: Laser Danger and Glacial Isostatic Adjustment *Always Drink Responsibly* Listen and Subscribe to us on: Anchor.fm Spotify YouTube Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Cosmoswithcosmos.com Follow Us! Twitter: @drinkingcosmos Instagram: @cosmoswithcosmos Credits: Eric Skiff - Resistor Anthems http://EricSkiff.com/music Theme Music Remixed by: Ron Proctor https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC__fjzKFm0X0BQWHjYX8Z_w Wildixia https://www.etsy.com/shop/Wildixia?ref=profile_header Rolling Bluff Planetarium https://www.rollingbluffsplanetarium.com/

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