In the quest for ultra-precise timekeeping, scientists have turned to nuclear clocks. Unlike optical atomic clocks—which rely on electronic transitions—nuclear clocks utilize the energy transitions in ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — We all know that feeling when the alarm clock goes off, and we instinctively reach out to tap the snooze button for an extra few minutes of sleep. You may have ...

For decades, atomic clocks have provided the most stable means of timekeeping. They measure time by oscillating in step with ...

This particular clock is technically an ion clock, which is different from the more common atomic clocks that are based on measuring the resonant frequencies of a single cesium atom to regulate time ...

Apparently everything is copasetic with the Hilton Hotel chain. So much so, the company has nothing more pressing to address than the problem of crap clocks in their rooms. You know, the ones you set ...

The $100 clock has motion sensors and wakes you up with Nintendo themes and sound effects. Here's how it works, and our initial thoughts on what the heck it all means. I started with CNET reviewing ...

Here on Earth, it might not matter if your wristwatch runs a few seconds slow. But crucial spacecraft functions need accuracy down to one billionth of a second or less. Navigating with GPS, for ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — There are smartphone apps for just about everything and the new “Death Clock” app claims to be able to tell you when you will die. It’s actually meant to help you ...