Living on upper floors could actually cause individuals to age faster, according to a recent study. Experts have suggested that time moves faster at altitude than on lower surfaces, due to the theory of relativity proposed by Albert Einstein in 1915.
The theory of relativity posits that gravity not only curves space, but also time. This means that gravity can influence the perception of time, depending on the altitude. As a result, time passes more slowly for those who are closer to a considerable gravitational mass, causing them to age at a slower rate.
To confirm this theory, scientific experiments were conducted using high-precision atomic clocks. These clocks were placed at the base and top of the 450-meter Tokyo Skytree skyscraper, revealing that days passed four nanoseconds faster at the top of the building.
This study confirmed Einstein’s prediction that time passes slower the closer an individual is to the gravitational center of the Earth. Therefore, those who live on upper floors may experience time passing faster and subsequently age at a quicker rate.
These findings shed light on the potential impact of altitude on the passage of time, offering new insights into the aging process.