Earth is spinning faster, leading timekeepers to consider an unprecedented move

CNN·Jul 21

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The earth's rotation is speeding up, with some of the shortest days ever recorded. This change is potentially causing problems for timekeeping, and scientists are considering an unprecedented move, possibly involving a "negative leap second". The reason for the earth's faster spin is not entirely clear, but melting ice is one factor being considered as a likely cause.

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