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History of Science & Technology Q&A (November 6, 2024)
The Stephen Wolfram Podcast
The Evolution of Timekeeping: From Sundials to Atomic Clocks
This chapter delves into the history of timekeeping, from ancient devices like sundials to the revolutionary pendulum clocks and the advent of atomic clocks. It further explores the challenges faced in accurate timekeeping at sea and the competitive dynamics among scientists in this field.
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