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science5 months ago

Earth's Days Shorten as Spin Accelerates, Prompting Scientific Reassessment

This summer, Earth experienced some of the shortest days in recorded history due to the planet spinning faster, influenced by factors like lunar gravity, atmospheric changes, and internal core dynamics. While these millisecond variations are imperceptible to humans, they have significant implications for precise timekeeping and technology, with scientists uncertain about future trends due to complex geophysical interactions.