Earth's rotation accelerating: Negative leap second needed by 2029
New research reveals Earth's rotation is accelerating due to climate change, potentially requiring a 'negative leap second' to be removed from global timekeeping by 2029.
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Earth's shortest day coming August 5, 2025
Scientists predict Earth will experience its shortest day in 2025 due to accelerated rotation, with August 5 set to break records. Discover the science behind this phenomenon.
Human activity changing Earth's rotation, scientists warn
Groundbreaking research reveals how human actions are altering Earth's rotation, with potentially catastrophic effects on climate and timekeeping.
Earth's rotation speeding up – negative leap second possible
Scientists warn that Earth's rotation is accelerating, potentially forcing clocks to skip a second for the first time ever. Find out why this is happening and what it means for timekeeping.
Earth's rotation speeds up, may require time adjustment
Earth's rotation has mysteriously accelerated, prompting scientists to debate a 'negative leap second'—a never-before-used timekeeping adjustment.
Earth's shortest day ever recorded tomorrow
Scientists reveal that Earth will experience its shortest day ever recorded tomorrow, spinning faster than usual. Discover what this means for timekeeping and our planet.
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