In 2008, a team of UCLA-led scientists proposed a scheme to use a laser to excite the nucleus of thorium atoms to realize extremely accurate, portable clocks. Last year, they realized this ...

Optical lattice clocks are devices that measure the passing of time via the frequency of light that is absorbed or emitted by ...

Thorium-229's unique nuclear transitions may lead to a revolutionary nuclear clock, with enhanced stability and sensitivity ...

The holiday season is here, and for some people, that means spending time with family and friends of different ages. Every generation is marked by their own set of shared quirks, values and ...

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, and Mayor Brandon Johnson will once again drop by WBEZ’s In the Loop. Tune in at 91.5 or WBEZ.org at 9 a.m. tomorrow, and call 866-915-WBEZ (866-915-9239) to ask your ...

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Mitochondrial biology has gained prominence as a core focus within aging research, driven by advances that underscore ...

We are going through dark times, politically, socially, and especially environmentally. For thousands of years, early humans, like most animal species, lived in harmony with the natural world, ...

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta announced it will be closing one of its camps next year. Camp Misty Mountain in Armuchee will shut down at the end of May 2026. The decision to close was “not made ...