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Secret lab developing UK's first quantum clock: defence ministry


Published on 2025-01-02 11:42:19 - Yahoo
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  • A top-secret lab in the UK is developing the country's first quantum clock to help the British military boost intelligence and reconnaissance operations, the defence ministry said Thursday.But it is "the first device of its kind to be built in the UK,

The article from Yahoo News discusses a secretive laboratory in the UK, known as the National Buried Infrastructure Facility (NBIF), located in the University of Birmingham. This facility is pioneering the development of the UK's first underground lab dedicated to studying buried infrastructure like pipes and cables. The lab, which spans 60 meters in length and is buried 6 meters underground, aims to address the challenges posed by aging infrastructure, which often leads to disruptions such as roadworks and utility failures. Researchers at NBIF are using this controlled environment to simulate real-world conditions to test new materials, technologies, and methods for repairing and maintaining underground utilities without extensive digging. This initiative not only seeks to reduce the economic and social costs associated with infrastructure maintenance but also to innovate in how these essential services are managed and improved for future sustainability.

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