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 ...

Just as passengers don’t feel the plane’s speed while smoothly cruising, we don’t feel Earth’s movement because we’re ...

Brazil's Lula squares up to Trump, measles cases hit a 33-year high, and more Length: Long Speed: 1.0x If you’re the kind of person who gets a lot done, you’re grateful for every one of the 86,400 ...

Wednesday, July 9 is going to be one of this year's shortest days, but you probably won't be able to tell. Here's why several milliseconds will be shaved off the clock on Wednesday, and when you can ...

The Earth’s climate is a dynamic entity, continuously evolving over billions of years with alternating periods of extreme ...

Earth is spinning faster this summer, making the days marginally shorter and attracting the attention of scientists and timekeepers. July 10 was the shortest day of the year so far, lasting 1.36 ...

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.

If you’re the kind of person who gets a lot done, you’re grateful for every one of the 86,400 seconds that make up a day. On July 9, however, as well as on July 22, and August 5, you won’t get your ...