Nuclear Clocks: The Next Big Thing | Science News

Scientists have built the first-ever atomic clocks that tick using the nucleus of an atom, not its electrons—opening a revolutionary frontier in precision timekeeping. These nuclear clocks, powered by thorium-229 and tuned with lasers, are already outperforming traditional atomic clocks in detecting dark matter and could one day help test whether fundamental physical constants change over time. While still early, they promise greater durability and portability—and may soon redefine how we measure time and the universe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e36eb614c612f7c4