Melting polar ice is slowing the Earth’s rotation, but not enough to offset an even greater acceleration caused by changes in ...

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

Melting ice sheets are slowing the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), the world's strongest ocean current, researchers have found. This melting has implications for global climate ...

Did you feel that? The planet spun a bit faster last week, by enough to give us our shortest day of the year, so far.

Due to the way Earth's rotation is measured, Wednesday, July 9 will technically lose time. Here's why you most likely won't ...

Back in 2023, scientists were already puzzled by the Earth’s accelerating rotation, while some speculated that global warming and melting polar ice caps might be nudging the planet into a faster spin.

Our planet is going to spin a little faster on July 9, July 22, and August 5, thanks to the moon’s distance from the equator.

Discover why Earth’s rotation is accelerating, how lunar gravity and climate changes play a role, and what it means for timekeeping.

July 9 will be one of the shortest days ever, as Earth is spinning faster and scientists are still working to understand why.

Two studies funded by NASA have concluded that Earth’s rotation is slowing due to Earth’s melting polar ice caps.

Melting ice sheets are slowing the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), the world’s strongest ocean current, researchers have found.

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