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Researchers have developed the most accurate atomic clock ever built, according to a report published by Phys.org. The new clock advances precision timekeeping, a field that underpins GPS navigation, telecommunications and tests of fundamental physics. Details of the team behind the device and its exact performance figures were not included in the available information.
- 2Earth absorbing heat equal to four Hiroshima bombs every second●Climate is accumulating 4 Hiroshima atomic bombs worth of heat per second
A widely shared climate statistic says the planet is accumulating excess heat at a rate equivalent to roughly four Hiroshima atomic bombs per second. The figure, used to illustrate the scale of ocean and atmospheric warming from greenhouse gas emissions, is circulating as a striking way to communicate the pace of global heating to the public.
- 3Pink Floyd's Ummagumma Canada reissue draws vinyl collector interest●PINK FLOYD Ummagumma 1983 Canada 2xLP reissue [Rainbow Labels] One weird Floyd deserves another. This comes courtesy of
A 1983 Canadian double-LP reissue of Pink Floyd's Ummagumma, pressed on the Harvest Rainbow labels, is being shown off by a record collector, who says the posting came about after an earlier share of Atom Heart Mother prompted suggestions from others. The collector clarifies the suggestion should not be taken as dislike of Ummagumma, an album long considered one of the band's strangest releases.
- 4Iran nuclear threat drives Gulf states toward Israel, report claims●BREAKING: Iran’s ATOMIC BOMB Threat; Gulf States Turn To Israel; Houthis Next | TBN Israel
A breaking report says Iran poses an atomic bomb threat, that Gulf states are turning to Israel in response, and that the Houthis could be targeted next. The claims point to a shifting security alignment in the Middle East, with Gulf capitals seeking ties with Israel against the shared Iranian threat. Details of the reported developments and reactions from the governments involved remain limited.
- 5Premier League clubs unlikely to back new vote, fans say▼@ stuart @ atomicpoet they should be, but not sure if there'll be 15 # PremierLeague clubs who'd vote for that. No City
Discussion among English football fans suggests a proposed rule change affecting Manchester City may lack support among Premier League clubs. One commenter argues clubs should back it but doubts 15 clubs would vote in favour, since excluding City could reduce television revenue, and claims clubs always prioritise money over principle.
- 6Nuclear Energy Touted as Unlikely Climate Change Solution▼The Unlikely Solution to Climate Change: Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy is being floated as an unexpected answer to climate change, with the argument that it can deliver large amounts of low-carbon electricity reliably. Supporters point to its small land footprint and constant output compared with renewables, while critics continue to raise concerns about cost, waste and safety. The debate reflects renewed interest in atomic power as countries search for ways to cut emissions.
- 7AI doomerism serves big business, critics argue▼How the bad science of AI doomerism is good for big business
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists argues that alarmist claims about artificial intelligence destroying humanity rest on weak science, and that this doomerism ultimately benefits major AI companies. By framing existential risk as the central issue, the argument goes, firms can steer debate away from present-day harms, regulation and accountability while appearing responsible.
- 8Japanese Leaders Break Taboo by Discussing Nuclear Weapons, Angering China●Japanese Leaders Provoke China by Daring for the First Time To Talk About Nuclear Weapons
Japanese leaders have for the first time openly discussed nuclear weapons, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from China. The remarks break a long-standing taboo in postwar Japan, which remains the only country to have suffered atomic bombings. The discussion is likely to fuel tensions with Beijing and revive debate over Japan's security posture and its pacifist constitution.