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First functional nuclear clock based on thorium-229 unveiled

Original: Primul ceas nuclear funcțional: toriu-229, un nou reper al timpului și promisiunea unei navigații mai precise Două studi

Two studies published in Nature on 7 October 2026 present the first functional nuclear clock, built around the thorium-229 isotope. The breakthrough establishes a new reference point for timekeeping and promises far more precise navigation systems. Commenters are highlighting the scientific milestone and its potential applications in navigation and fundamental physics research.

Why now: News of the first working nuclear clock is a major scientific breakthrough with wide implications for precision timekeeping and navigation.

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• Primul ceas nuclear funcțional: toriu-229, un nou reper al timpului și promisiunea unei navigații mai precise Două studii Nature din 7 octombrie 2026 prezintă… 👉 Citește mai mult: https://www. infobuz.ro/curiozitati-si-stia… · infobuz · 1

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