In 1327, a monk named Richard of Wallingford drafted plans for an engineering marvel: one of the very first truly mechanical clocks in the world, which helped to usher in a complete reinvention of humanity's perception of time...

Turns out, two atomic clocks are indeed better than one. And what role does sleep play in memory suppression?

It's time for another leap second! Join SciShow as we celebrate by exploring the long and strange history of timekeeping.

In 1967, researchers gathered to answer a long-running scientific question: just how long is a second? It might seem obvious at first. A second is the tick of a clock, the swing of a pendulum, the time it takes to count to one. But how...

Turns out, two atomic clocks are indeed better than one. And what role does sleep play in memory suppression?

In this video, the teacher explains the significance of longitude and latitude in cartography and navigation. They discuss the challenges faced by explorers in determining longitude and how accurate timekeeping was the key. The teacher...

In this video, we explore the concept of time and its measurement. From the Earth's time zones to our internal circadian rhythms, we delve into how time affects our daily lives. We also learn about various timekeeping devices throughout...

This video highlights the crucial role of timing in sports, particularly at the Olympic Games. It showcases the advanced technology developed by Swiss Time Keeping to accurately record and measure athletes' performances, ensuring fair...

With John Bercow stepping down as speaker, Parliament needed to select a new Speaker to lead the House of Commons. Yesterday MPs voted to select Lindsay Hoyle as the new Speaker, so in this video we discuss the process of electing Hoyle...

Benjamin Banneker was a self-taught mathematician, astronomer, compiler of almanacs, a writer, an inventor and the man who may have completed the design for Washington DC Capitol City of the United States of America from...

Observing and measuring time has been essential to humans throughout history. Learn how methods and materials for time keeping have changed over time, from the sundial to pendulums, to modern, digital clocks.