The Cold Atom Lab science team made their measurements with a quantum tool called an atom interferometer, which can precisely measure gravity, magnetic fields, and other forces. Scientists and engineers on Earth use this tool to study the fundamental nature of gravity and advance technologies that aid aircraft and ship navigation.

[–] EleventhHour -2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Scientists and engineers on Earth use this tool…

As opposed to the scientists and engineers on Mars?

[–] Maalus 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The article is literally about using it in space.

[–] EleventhHour 5 points 4 months ago

aha, that's what i get for speed-reading this during my lunch break, lol