Atomic Clocks Explained: New NIST Website Shares the Secrets of Atomic Time
 Have you ever wondered how clocks around the world all keep the same time?
The answer is atoms. Atoms are nature’s perfect timekeepers, helping scientists build the best clocks the world has ever seen. Atomic clocks have revolutionized how we tell time, touched the lives of every person on Earth, and kept us in sync no matter where we are. They make possible world-changing technologies such as GPS and help scientists explore some of the universe’s deepest mysteries.
To mark the 75th anniversary of the atomic clock, NIST is launching a website where you can learn all about this remarkable technology.
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