{
  "id": 18009561,
  "title": "Scientist builds mini universe of 24k atoms to show time can be measured without a clock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/scientist-builds-mini-universe-of-24k-atoms-to-show-time-can-be",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-03T18:46:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/scientist-builds-a-mini-universe-of-24000-atoms-to-show-time-can-be-measured-without-a-clock/articleshow/135510963.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "At the University of Birmingham, Giovanni Barontini has crafted a captivating mini universe using 24,000 chilled rubidium atoms. This groundbreaking experiment reveals that time can be gauged via entropy variations, offering a fresh perspective beyond traditional clocks. The model aids in probing the inconsistencies between general relativity and quantum mechanics in timing measurements.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}