Have you ever wondered how the world keeps exact time? Scientists use special machines called atomic clocks, and Singapore has one that helps keep the country’s time super accurate.
An atomic clock measures time using the tiny, regular vibrations of atoms. These vibrations are so steady that an atomic clock can stay accurate for millions of years without losing even a second!
Why does this matter to you? Accurate time helps your phone show the right time, helps maps and GPS find where you are, and keeps computers and the internet working together smoothly.
So the next time you check the clock before school, remember that tiny atoms are helping keep time for everyone!
This story was written for Kids Gazette.
