Last month, a consortium of 69 scientists from across Europe and Japan completed the largest and most coordinated comparison ...

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

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Atomic clocks and our computer networks are the new, far superior form of time measurement, but we’re forcing them to keep in sync with this older form of measurement,” remarks Dr. David Gozzard, an ...

In the Black Forest town of Triberg, visitors can marvel at a genuine world record holder that's been attracting attention for over 30 years: the largest cuckoo clock on the planet. Its dimensions are ...

The science behind why the Earth will spin just a little bit faster on July 9, July 22, and August 5, this year.

Due to the way Earth's rotation is measured, Wednesday, July 9 will technically lose time. Here's why you most likely won't ...

Scientists anticipate that Earth's rotation will quicken enough to create three shorter days between July and August, starting Wednesday, July 9.

New research reveals that artificial light at night disrupts more than sleep, affecting immune function, metabolism, mood, and brain health.