From the point of view of the sun, it takes Earth roughly 86,400 seconds (24 hours) to complete one full rotation. This ...

Since 2020 (and for reasons that are still unclear), the Earth has been rotating on its axis more quickly than usual, and the ...

Back in 2023, scientists were already puzzled by the Earth’s accelerating rotation, while some speculated that global warming ...

A phase change in post-perovskite materials at the so-called D” discontinuity is also evidence for long-predicted slow, convective flows in the mantle itself ...

In July and August, the Earth's rotation is expected to speed up, making days slightly shorter, particularly on July 9, July 22, and August 5.

Ever wondered if human ingenuity could literally shift our planet? Turns out, it can – albeit ever so slightly.

In March 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck off the east coast of Japan, and moved the Earth's axis, shortening our days ...

The quintessential superhero has always stood for truth and justice, but the final part of his catchphrase has morphed to ...