From 24 hours to 25-hour days? Earth’s rotation is slowing and here’s what it means for future time

Earth’s rotation is slowly slowing, scientists say, meaning days are getting longer, though the change takes millions of ...
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What Would Really Happen If The Moon Disappeared?

The moon has long-fascinated humans, and its effects on the earth are continuously researched. Scientists believe Earth got its moon around 4.5 billion years ago, after a celestial body collided with ...
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Why is the Moon slowly moving away from Earth every year and what does it reveal about our planet’s future

For billions of years, the Moon has been Earth’s steadfast companion, influencing tides, stabilising our planet’s tilt, and shaping the evolution of life. Yet precise laser measurements reveal an ...
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Earth is about to break its own speed record—here’s why

The Earth is pretty good at keeping its pace. However, variations do happen. And on three separate days this summer—July 9, July 22, and August 5—the Earth will spin notably faster than usual. Of ...