7 discoveries that changed our understanding of time

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 19, 2024

Redefined Our Understanding of Time

From ancient sundials to the Big Bang Theory, explore the milestones that transformed our grasp of time

Shadows of the Past

Ancient Sundials (3500 BCE) Early time-keeping devices that used shadows to indicate time, paving the way for modern clocks

Tick-Tock Revolution

Mechanical Clocks (1200 CE) Invented in China and Europe, revolutionising time-keeping accuracy and transforming daily life

The Clockwork Universe

Newton's Laws of Motion (1687) Described the universe as a clockwork machine, introducing absolute time and shaping our understanding of the cosmos

Time Warp

Einstein's Relativity (1905 & 1915) Introduced time dilation, relativity, and the famous equation E=mc², transforming our understanding of space and time

Atomic Accuracy

Atomic Clocks (1950s) covers Ultra-precise time-keeping using atomic energy levels, enabling modern scientific discoveries

Uncovering the Past

Palaeontology and Geologic Time Scale (19th-20th centuries) Uncovered the Earth's vast history, revealing millions of years of evolution and shaping our understanding of the planet

The Birth of Time

Cosmology and the Big Bang Theory (20th century) Revealed the universe's origins and age 13.8 billion years, transforming our understanding of existence

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