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Measurements of radioactive decay nudge a nuclear clock closer to reality

Scientists have made a breakthrough in measuring the energy levels of thorium-229, a potential candidate for the development of a nuclear clock. By measuring the energy released during the decay of thorium-229, researchers have achieved a seven times more precise measurement than previous estimates. This advancement brings us closer to the creation of a nuclear clock, which could potentially be even more precise than atomic clocks currently in use.