The General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) has decided to abolish the leap second and switch to a leap hour to prevent problems in technological networks. #schrikkelseconde #tijdmeting #technologie (translated)
In Paris, physicists and metrology experts are coming together to decide the future of the leap second, with the proposal to significantly increase the allowable deviation between atomic time and astronomical time in order to minimize issues with software and networks. #schrikkelseconde #tijdmeting #digitalisering (translated)
Scientists in Paris are considering abolishing the leap second due to the growing complications and disruptions it causes in modern digital systems, and are proposing to increase the allowed discrepancy between atomic time and Earth rotation time, which would solve the problem in the long term. #schrikkelseconde #astronomischeklok #tijduitdagingen (translated)
In Alkmaar, there is a protest today against the Israeli football club Hapoel Be'er Sheva, while scientists in France decide on the future of the leap second. #Schrikkelseconde (translated)
De schrikkelseconde moet verdwijnen en maakt plaats voor een schrikkeluur, zodat klokken de komende eeuwen niet meer hoeven te worden bijgesteld, volgens een aanstaand besluit van de Algemene Conferentie voor Maten en Gewichten in Parijs. #schrikkelseconde #tijdmeting #technologie
