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Here's How Nuclear Clocks Could Redefine Time and Reshape Modern Technology
- Monday December 2, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Timekeeping is entering a new era with nuclear clocks, capable of achieving accuracy to the 19th decimal place. Current atomic clocks rely on caesium-133, but innovations with thorium-229’s nuclear transitions, excited by ultraviolet light, promise unprecedented precision. Scientists aim to redefine the second using elements like strontium by 203...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Time Moves Faster on The Moon Than on Earth, Claims New Study
- Monday December 2, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A 56-microsecond daily time drift between Earth and the Moon, caused by relativity, presents unique challenges for future lunar missions. Scientists are devising a standard lunar time system to ensure navigation accuracy and mission safety, particularly as NASA’s Artemis programme expands human and robotic activity on the Moon. This groundwork is...
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Tiny Timekeepers: Kids' Watches And Gift Sets At A Minimum 20% Off On Myntra
- Thursday November 21, 2024
- Shopping | NDTV Shopping Desk
Get ready to gift your kids functional yet fun accessories. Myntra is giving discounts of minimum of 20% discounts and more on kids' watches. Explore a variety of stylish, high-quality timepieces at unbeatable prices, perfect for young adventurers.
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Top Luxury Watches: Invest In Timeless Luxury With Up To 50% Off On Myntra Diwali Sale
- Thursday October 24, 2024
- Shopping | Priya Raina
Indulge in the art of timekeeping with Myntra's exquisite collection of luxury watches. This Diwali, elevate your style quotient with discounts up to 50% off on premium brands.
- www.ndtv.com
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Top Fashion Watch Trends For 2024: What's In And What's Out?
- Monday September 16, 2024
- Shopping | NDTV Shopping Desk
Watches are no longer just timekeepers—they’re powerful style statements. As fashion evolves, so do the trends in timepieces. Ready to elevate your wrist game? Shop from Myntra to find the perfect match.
- www.ndtv.com
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Unveiling The Origins Of 'O'clock': What The 'O' Really Represents
- Wednesday September 4, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
O Meaning in o'clock: Initially used to distinguish clock time from other methods, "o'clock" became prevalent in the 16th century as speech simplified, reflecting the natural linguistic tendency towards brevity.
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The Origins Of 'O'clock' Revealed: What The 'O' Really Stands For
- Wednesday September 4, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Initially used to distinguish clock time from other methods, "o'clock" became prevalent in the 16th century as speech simplified, reflecting the natural linguistic tendency towards brevity.
- www.ndtv.com
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Roadster Grand Garage Edition: Discover Men's Watches With Timeless Style And Precision
- Wednesday August 21, 2024
- Shopping | Priya Raina
Timeless style, precise timekeeping: Roadster men's watches have got you various stunning collection. Explore these collection and find your new favourite accessory.
- www.ndtv.com
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This Country Is Still Living In 2016. Here's The Reason Why
- Monday June 17, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Anjali Thakur
Ethiopia adheres to its timekeeping system - a tradition rooted in centuries of history and a strong sense of national identity.
- www.ndtv.com
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Melting Polar Ice Changing Earth's Rotation And Messing With Time: Study
- Thursday March 28, 2024
- Science | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Since the polar ice is melting, the mass around the Earth's equator is increasing, which is affecting the planet's rotation.
- www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Vote To Scrap Leap Second By 2035. Here's Why
- Monday November 21, 2022
- World News | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Leap seconds don't make any difference to the lives of the people, they can cause problems for a range of systems that require an exact time.
- www.ndtv.com
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The Length of Earth’s Days Has Been Mysteriously Increasing, and Scientists Don’t Know Why
- Monday August 8, 2022
- The Conversation
The length of a day on Earth is increasing, according to atomic clocks and precise astronomical measurements. Scientists have no idea why days are getting longer on the planet, a phenomenon that could impact not just timekeeping but also technology like GPS. Over millions of years, Earth’s rotation has been slowing down due to friction effects as...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Chinese Scientists Propose New Calendar For Measuring Space Better: Report
- Thursday July 14, 2022
- Diksha Rani
The space scientists in China have proposed a new standard for keeping time across the solar system that, unlike existing systems, does not based on Earth - or religion. It is a new global timekeeping system that they believe will make more sense for a spacefaring civilization, Newsweek reported.
- www.gadgets360.com
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K. L. Saigal's Journey: From Railway Timekeeper To Bollywood's First Superstar
- Wednesday April 11, 2018
- India News | Edited by Richa Taneja
Actor-singer Kundanlal Saigal, or K. L. Saigal, was born on April 11, 1904. On his 114th birth anniversary, Google honoured the versatile artiste with a Google Doodle. Known for his unique voice, K. L. Saigal has sung over 185 songs throughout his career. He also established himself as one of the first true Bollywood superstars and worked on 36 fil...
- www.ndtv.com
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NASA Missions To Add Leap Second To Master Clock
- Saturday December 31, 2016
- World News | Press Trust of India
NASA missions, including the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) which watches the Sun, will join timekeepers around the world to add a leap second to its clocks, just before midnight on New Year's Eve.
- www.ndtv.com
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Here's How Nuclear Clocks Could Redefine Time and Reshape Modern Technology
- Monday December 2, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Timekeeping is entering a new era with nuclear clocks, capable of achieving accuracy to the 19th decimal place. Current atomic clocks rely on caesium-133, but innovations with thorium-229’s nuclear transitions, excited by ultraviolet light, promise unprecedented precision. Scientists aim to redefine the second using elements like strontium by 203...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Time Moves Faster on The Moon Than on Earth, Claims New Study
- Monday December 2, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A 56-microsecond daily time drift between Earth and the Moon, caused by relativity, presents unique challenges for future lunar missions. Scientists are devising a standard lunar time system to ensure navigation accuracy and mission safety, particularly as NASA’s Artemis programme expands human and robotic activity on the Moon. This groundwork is...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Tiny Timekeepers: Kids' Watches And Gift Sets At A Minimum 20% Off On Myntra
- Thursday November 21, 2024
- Shopping | NDTV Shopping Desk
Get ready to gift your kids functional yet fun accessories. Myntra is giving discounts of minimum of 20% discounts and more on kids' watches. Explore a variety of stylish, high-quality timepieces at unbeatable prices, perfect for young adventurers.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Top Luxury Watches: Invest In Timeless Luxury With Up To 50% Off On Myntra Diwali Sale
- Thursday October 24, 2024
- Shopping | Priya Raina
Indulge in the art of timekeeping with Myntra's exquisite collection of luxury watches. This Diwali, elevate your style quotient with discounts up to 50% off on premium brands.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Top Fashion Watch Trends For 2024: What's In And What's Out?
- Monday September 16, 2024
- Shopping | NDTV Shopping Desk
Watches are no longer just timekeepers—they’re powerful style statements. As fashion evolves, so do the trends in timepieces. Ready to elevate your wrist game? Shop from Myntra to find the perfect match.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Unveiling The Origins Of 'O'clock': What The 'O' Really Represents
- Wednesday September 4, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
O Meaning in o'clock: Initially used to distinguish clock time from other methods, "o'clock" became prevalent in the 16th century as speech simplified, reflecting the natural linguistic tendency towards brevity.
- www.ndtv.com
-
The Origins Of 'O'clock' Revealed: What The 'O' Really Stands For
- Wednesday September 4, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Initially used to distinguish clock time from other methods, "o'clock" became prevalent in the 16th century as speech simplified, reflecting the natural linguistic tendency towards brevity.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Roadster Grand Garage Edition: Discover Men's Watches With Timeless Style And Precision
- Wednesday August 21, 2024
- Shopping | Priya Raina
Timeless style, precise timekeeping: Roadster men's watches have got you various stunning collection. Explore these collection and find your new favourite accessory.
- www.ndtv.com
-
This Country Is Still Living In 2016. Here's The Reason Why
- Monday June 17, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Anjali Thakur
Ethiopia adheres to its timekeeping system - a tradition rooted in centuries of history and a strong sense of national identity.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Melting Polar Ice Changing Earth's Rotation And Messing With Time: Study
- Thursday March 28, 2024
- Science | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Since the polar ice is melting, the mass around the Earth's equator is increasing, which is affecting the planet's rotation.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Scientists Vote To Scrap Leap Second By 2035. Here's Why
- Monday November 21, 2022
- World News | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Leap seconds don't make any difference to the lives of the people, they can cause problems for a range of systems that require an exact time.
- www.ndtv.com
-
The Length of Earth’s Days Has Been Mysteriously Increasing, and Scientists Don’t Know Why
- Monday August 8, 2022
- The Conversation
The length of a day on Earth is increasing, according to atomic clocks and precise astronomical measurements. Scientists have no idea why days are getting longer on the planet, a phenomenon that could impact not just timekeeping but also technology like GPS. Over millions of years, Earth’s rotation has been slowing down due to friction effects as...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Chinese Scientists Propose New Calendar For Measuring Space Better: Report
- Thursday July 14, 2022
- Diksha Rani
The space scientists in China have proposed a new standard for keeping time across the solar system that, unlike existing systems, does not based on Earth - or religion. It is a new global timekeeping system that they believe will make more sense for a spacefaring civilization, Newsweek reported.
- www.gadgets360.com
-
K. L. Saigal's Journey: From Railway Timekeeper To Bollywood's First Superstar
- Wednesday April 11, 2018
- India News | Edited by Richa Taneja
Actor-singer Kundanlal Saigal, or K. L. Saigal, was born on April 11, 1904. On his 114th birth anniversary, Google honoured the versatile artiste with a Google Doodle. Known for his unique voice, K. L. Saigal has sung over 185 songs throughout his career. He also established himself as one of the first true Bollywood superstars and worked on 36 fil...
- www.ndtv.com
-
NASA Missions To Add Leap Second To Master Clock
- Saturday December 31, 2016
- World News | Press Trust of India
NASA missions, including the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) which watches the Sun, will join timekeepers around the world to add a leap second to its clocks, just before midnight on New Year's Eve.
- www.ndtv.com