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China's thorium-229 nuclear clock outperforms Vienna's in stability
South China Morning PostLO·CN · AT·1 day ago
International timekeeping authorities are set to eliminate the leap second, a practice introduced in 1972 to reconcile atomic time with Earth's rotation. The decision, driven by the increasing complexity of leap second adjustments in digital systems, marks a significant shift in global timekeeping standards. The change will take effect by 2035, with implications for astronomy, navigation, and computing.
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