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Earth’s rotation froze for a billion years, scientists finally know why
For nearly a billion years, Earth’s rotation stopped slowing down. Locked in a rare cosmic balance, the planet’s day remained ...
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Earth’s day was only 19 hours long for a billion years, study finds
Researchers from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Curtin University in ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In recent years, the Earth’s rotation has been speeding up due to dynamics in the planet’s liquid outer ...
A billion years ago, days lasted 19 hours: the balance between the oceans, the atmosphere, and the Moon slowed down the Earth ...
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Did the world’s first solar eclipse change Earth’s rotation? Scientists decode a 709 BCE mystery
Ancient Chinese astronomers observed a solar eclipse in 709 BCE with remarkable detail. These old records are now helping scientists understand Earth' ...
WASHINGTON — Wednesday will be slightly shorter than usual, but you probably won't notice the difference even if you're watching the clock closely. Earth is expected to complete a full rotation on ...
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