Religion News Service

An Indigenous approach shows how changing the clocks for daylight saving time runs counter to human nature – and nature itself

(The Conversation) — It is that time again. Time to wonder: Why do we turn the clocks forward and backward twice a year? Academics, scientists, politicians, economists, employers, parents – and just ...
Houston Chronicle

Using atomic nuclei could allow scientists to read time more precisely than ever – what this research could mean for future clocks

(THE CONVERSATION) Most clocks, from wristwatches to the systems that run GPS and the internet, work by tracking regular, repeating motions. To build a clock, you need something that ticks in a ...
New Scientist

The daring idea that time is an illusion and how we could prove it

Rushing to get to work in the morning, we grab our coat, bag and keys and – invariably – steal a glance at the clock to check that we are running on time. The passing of time is so integral to our day ...
AOL

Do Sunrise Alarm Clocks Really Work? Why You May Want One for the New Year

The reality is, few wake up to the sound of birds chirping and light filtering in through the window. A far more common experience? Being jolted awake by the sound of a blaring iPhone alarm. And while ...