Polar ice melt driven by climate change is affecting Earth's rotation, according to new research.
A human-driven change in the Earth's rotation has never been seen before, and may affect computing.
DrPixel/Getty ImagesDon't worry — this change in Earth's rotation won't be catastrophic.
Denis Tangney Jr./Getty ImagesAs a result, scientists predict that we would need the first-ever negative leap second by 2026.
iStock / Getty Images PlusThere are three main mechanisms that control the Earth's spin:One is tidal friction, or the interaction between moving ocean water and the ocean floor, which slows Earth's rotation.
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