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Physicists move closer to an ultra-precise ‘nuclear’ clock

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In principle, a nuclear clock should be more precise and more stable than an optical clock (pictured).Credit: Andrew Brookes, National Physical Laboratory/Science Photo Library Scientists have taken a major leap towards making an entirely new type of clock — one based on tiny shifts in energy in an atomic nucleus. In principle, a nuclear clock … Read more

Argentina’s pioneering nuclear research threatened by huge budget cuts

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Construction of the small modular reactor CAREM, shown here in 2023 on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, in Argentina, has been paused owing to funding constraints.Credit: CNEA/Reuters Owing to massive budget cuts and lay-offs of government employees, Argentina’s nuclear sector — which includes power plants and research facilities — is at risk, scientists say. The … Read more