Negative Leap Second Might Be Needed in the Future as the Earth Rotates Faster Than Ever

Medicine & Technology Apr 02, 2024

Timekeepers may have to consider subtracting a second from our clocks in 2029 because the Earth is spinning faster. Learn more about it in this article.

What Will Happen If Earth Stops Spinning? Catastrophic Consequences of Abrupt Rotation Halt

Dec 27, 2023

Sudden Earth rotation stop at the equator could propel objects at high speeds, but polar regions may experience fewer effects. Continue reading to learn more.

Moon Slowly Creeps Away From Our Planet; Will Earth Eventually Lose Its Natural Satellite?

Apr 24, 2023

The Moon is moving away from Earth at a rate of 1.5 inches each year. Will it eventually leave the planet for good? Read to find out.

Earth's Inner Core Could Be Reversing Its Direction, Slowing Down

Jan 23, 2023

Scientists discovered that, since 2009, the earth's inner core has been rotating slower and spinning toward the west. Read to know more.

Earth's Rotation Is Faster Than Usual, Leading to the Shortest Day Recorded

Aug 01, 2022

The shortest day since the planet's rotation started being monitored with atomic clocks in the 1960s occurred on June 29. Read on to know the details and how the Earth's rotation played a significant role in it.

Inner Core of Earth Oscillates: A Contradiction to Previous Models Assuming This Planet Rotates at Faster Rate Than Its Surface

Jun 12, 2022

Researchers provided evidence that the Earth’s inner core oscillates. Read and discover how new research contradicts previous research on the rotation of Earth.

What Will Happen If Earth Stops Spinning in Its Orbit?

Jan 23, 2022

There will be significant changes in the temperature and animals heavily relying on the magnetic fields will be confused if the earth tops spinning in its orbit.

Momentum on Planetary Scale: What Happens When Earth Suddenly Stops Spinning?

Jul 25, 2021

Perhaps shortly after mankind knew that the Earth rotates on its axis, other people began wondering: "What happens if the Earth just stops spinning?"

Researchers Detect Spinning Galaxies Spanning Hundreds of Millions of Light-Years

Jun 15, 2021

Astronomers detect cosmic filaments, millions of light-years in length, that are rotating like enormous space drills.