Planet Earth is spinning a little faster today — resulting in one of the shortest days of the year. But the change will be so minuscule you won’t even notice. We’re talking even less time than the ...

Aren’t the summer days supposed to be longer and the winter days shorter? Since when have things gone in reverse for the summertime? Since now, maybe? Starting today? Okay, here’s what’s going on.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Earth spun just a bit faster than usual on July 9 and is expected to do so again on July 22 and Aug. 5, according to the website ...

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Marking the official start of astronomical summer, the solstice is more than a seasonal marker—it’s the alignment between ...

Climate change is causing the ice masses in Greenland and Antarctica to melt. Water from the polar regions is flowing into the world’s oceans –and especially into the equatorial region. “This means ...

The study estimates we’ve pumped more than 2,150 gigatons of groundwater for consumption and other uses. Most of that water winds up in the oceans, contributing to sea level rise. The tilt of the axis ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

Earth spun just a bit faster than usual on July 9 and is expected to do so again on July 22 and Aug. 5, according to the website TimeAndDate. Over a millisecond was reportedly shaved off the clock on ...

Humanity's increased release of greenhouse gasses has raised the planet's temperature, and no one expects that to stop any time soon. As the globe warms, a study shows it is also spinning more slowly.