SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 24, 2025Live Science

Earth is starting to spin faster — and scientists are considering doing something unprecedented

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Earth's rotation has sped up since 2020, causing shorter days and prompting discussions about a "negative leap second," but experts warn this could disrupt computer systems and timing-dependent industries.

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