By trapping trillions of gallons of water behind nearly 7,000 dams since 1835, enough to fill the Grand Canyon twice, humans have redistributed the planet’s mass enough to cause a phenomenon known as ...

If July 9 felt like it went by super quick, there’s a reason, the Earth’s spin sped up, which means, the day was shorter. ...

While it’s unlikely anyone would notice a missing millisecond, there’s potential this speed-up could have ramifications for ...

On July 9, 2025, scientists at the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS) reported that the Earth ...

Scientists have revealed exactly when the next shortest days will occur as Earth's rotation speeds up once again.

But in recent years, scientists have reported variations in Earth’s rotation. In 2020, they found that Earth was spinning ...

Earths spin is accelerating, resulting in shorter days by milliseconds. Discover the science behind this rare phenomenon and its global implications.

Historically, Earth's rotation has been slowing down over millions of years. Around 1 to 2 billion years ago, a day lasted ...

As for when this three-day event will happen, there are three days this summer when the moon will be around its furthest ...

The science behind why the Earth will spin just a little bit faster on July 9, July 22, and August 5, this year.

Days will be just a bit shorter this month as Earth spins at its fastest in years. The Earth is pretty good at keeping its pace. However, variations do happen. And on three separate days this ...

Get ready for a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment this July 9th, as our planet is poised to experience one of the shortest days ever recorded.