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

When the moon is positioned farther from Earth's equator and closer to the poles, its pull on the planet becomes weaker. With ...

Scientists are warning about a very curious phenomenon: due to the unexpected acceleration in Earth's rotation, the planet ...

Earth is spinning faster, making July 9, 2025, one of the shortest day since 1960 by 1.3 to 1.6 milliseconds, primarily due to the Moon's alignment. While imperceptible in daily life, this speedup may ...

It could mean a "negative" leap second. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Even time did not escape 2020 unscathed. The 28 ...

Earth's axis — the invisible line around which it spins — is bookended by the north and south poles. The axis tilts, and thus the pole shift, depending on how weight is distributed across ...

Tim Peake introduces Yan Wong who explains centripetal force using a cup of water on a tray hanging from a string. Suitable for Key Stage 4, GCSE, National 4, National 5 and Higher ...