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Scientists are hoping to redefine the second – here's why(theconversation.com)

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radix@lemm.ee
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Would this affect our lives on Earth?

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scratchee@feddit.uk
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If they can predict earthquakes and eruptions more accurately, as suggested in the article, then yes for all the people who don’t die.

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snooggums@kbin.social
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Most likely indirectly, like how GPS has to account for satellites not matching the passage of time on earth due to relatively.

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postmateDumbass@lemmy.world
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Relativistically.

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kogs@lemmy.world
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You can now be more accurately late for work. Or your coffee is more accurately taking a long time to come out.

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lightnsfw@reddthat.com
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I better not have to buy a new watch because of this.

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