"Preparing for the Leap Second: Is Humanity Ready for the Next Big Step?"

Delegations from around the world will gather in Dubai to discuss the issue of reconciling two different ways of keeping time: Universal Time (UT1) based on Earth's rotation, and International Atomic Time (TAI) based on cesium atoms. The divergence between these two times has created a headache for technology companies and timekeepers, leading to the proposal of a new solution called the leap minute. This would involve syncing the clocks less frequently, allowing atomic time to diverge from astronomical time for 60 seconds or longer. The proposal will be discussed at the upcoming international conference, but consensus among all attending nations, including Russia, is required for any change to be implemented.