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UK Develops Quantum Clock for Military Navigation Precision

1/4/2025

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Supermassive black holes, typically found at the heart of galaxies, can form binary systems during cosmic collisions, sending ripples through space-time that observatories like LIGO can detect. In a leap for defense, the UK is crafting a quantum atomic clock to enhance military navigation, promising greater accuracy and reduced dependence on GPS within five years.

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Supermassive black holes, typically found at the heart of galaxies, can form binary systems during cosmic collisions, sending ripples through space-time that observatories like LIGO can detect. In a leap for defense, the UK is crafting a quantum atomic clock to enhance military navigation, promising greater accuracy and reduced dependence on GPS within five years.