Physicists at the University of Toronto have developed technology that could power a new generation of optical atomic clocks ...

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The clock had been built for the owner of one of Portland’s most prominent buildings of the early 20th century.

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Abstract: The tower clock has served European communities beginning in the 14th century and American towns since the 18th century. Although the early clocks acted as audible alarms, they progressed to ...

Grandfather clocks, for hundreds of years, have proven themselves to be a wonderful piece of furniture that delivers elegance and charm to any room. These standalone, towering time-keepers are often ...

An exhibition at London’s Wallace Collection is exploring the art of timekeeping by showcasing five breathtaking clocks designed by André-Charles Boulle, the famed 18th-century Parisian craftsman.

UCLA scientists have successfully excited a thorium-229 nucleus with lasers, paving the way for nuclear clocks with unparalleled accuracy. By developing thin thorium films, they overcame key ...

At 40-feet wide and 2,000 pounds, the ceiling clock at the Lexington Central Public Library is the biggest in the world. A brass Foucault pendulum hangs down 70 feet from the center of the clock. Who ...