Clocks

Doomsday Clock Moved 30 Seconds Closer to Midnight Because of Donald Trump
The Doomsday Clock has been moved 30 second closer to midnight because of President Donald Trump (2017-01-26)

Leap Second Makes 2016 One Second Longer
A Leap Second makes 2016 one second longer than usual. (2016-12-30)

Doomsday Clock Now Set a 3 Minues to Midnight
The Doomsday Clock is now set at 3 Minutes to Midnight after being moved two minutes closer to doomsday. (2015-01-23)

Ytterbium Atomic Clocks Set Record for Stability
NIST says its experimental atomic clocks based on ytterbium atoms have set a new record for stability. (2013-08-23)

Leap Second: Extra Second Being Added to World's Atomic Clocks Saturday Night
Reuters reports that an extra second is being added to Earth's clocks Saturday evening. (2012-06-29)

Doomsday Clock Moves 1 Minute Closer to Midnight
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS) announced today that they are moving the Doomsday Clock one minute closer to midnight. (2012-01-10)

10,000 Year Clock Being Built Inside a Mountain in West Texas
A 10,000 Year Clock is being built inside a mountain in West Texas. (2011-06-23)

The Flypaper Clock Generates Power by Eating Flies
This video shows a clock that eats flies. (2011-02-22)