Specialists of the American research institute JILA created the most accurate atomic clock in history. If the clock had been ticking since the beginning of life, they would have lost just one second, according to a preliminary publication of the scientists' paper in the archive. It is noted that the invention of specialists will not only improve GPS services, but also help scientists to analyze how the force of gravity distorts the flow of time at submillimeter distances.
The mysterious sword Durendal, also known as the "French Excalibur", was once embedded in a 9.7 meter rock at Rocamadour. The object has been in place for almost 13 centuries, and is considered a landmark because of the rock sword. For reliability, the sword is attached to the stone with a chain. According to the latest reports, the sword was stolen. Investigations are underway.
For more than 120 years, the antikytheria mechanism has attracted people's attention, but recent research has allowed us to better understand the purpose of this amazing device. Excavations of the ancient instrument show that it was used to observe celestial events, including eclipses and the positions of the planets.
During excavations in Brazil, scientists discovered a well-preserved skull of a crocodile-like creature that lived in the Cretaceous period. A number of unique anatomical features of the find indicate that this four-legged creature was able to emit complex sound signals to communicate with others.
At least 107 people, mostly women, were victims of a stampede that occurred on Tuesday at a religious event in the city of Hathras in Uttar Pradesh in northern India, the Hindustan Times reported, citing state police.
32 years ago, on July 2, 1992, the Law "On the State Emblem of the Republic of Uzbekistan" was adopted.
From June 26 to 30, 2024, a Global Youth Festival will be held in five cities of Uzbekistan - Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Jizzakh and Khiva.
More than 1.3 thousand pilgrims have died this year during the Hajj to Muslim holy sites in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom's Minister of Health Fahd al-Jalajil said on Sunday evening on the Saudi TV channel Al-Ikhbariya.
Mourning has been declared in Dagestan from June 24 to 26 in connection with the militant attacks in Derbent and Makhachkala. All entertainment events have been canceled in the republic, the press service of the administration of the head of Dagestan reports.
According to the New Atlas portal, the construction of the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America is coming to an end after four years. It is noted that the Gordy Howe International Bridge, which provides an additional connection between the USA and Canada, will be 853 meters long after completion.