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The Earth’s Clock Is Wobbling – And 3 Days This Year Will Be Just A Bit Too Short

From ancient moons to melting glaciers, a strange cosmic ballet is quietly trimming our time.

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Earth's rotation speeds up, causing shorter days in July due to Moon’s new alignment on these dates

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‘Will keep safe distance from Earth’: Nasa spots interstellar comet in solar system; shares picture

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Earth To Experience It's Shortest Day On July 9 Due to Moon’s Unusual Position, Say Scientists

Scientists have observed that Earth is spinning faster, leading to shorter days like those expected on July 9, July 22, and August 5. To maintain accurate global time, experts may introduce a negative leap second in 2029—marking the first time ever such a correction would be needed.

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Almost half of Europe and Mediterranean basin hit by drought

Europe and the Mediterranean basin has been hit by a long-lasting drought covering over 45 percent of the region since mid-analysis of European Drought Observatory (EDO) data made available on Tuesday. The EDO data -- up to June 20 -- s ...more

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Mysterious object may have crashed into Saturn, astronomers still searching for clues

A mysterious glow on Saturn, captured by amateur astronomer Mario Rana on July 5, 2025, has ignited excitement. The footage suggests a possible impact event, a rare occurrence for the gas giant. Astronomers worldwide are now collaborati ...more

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Sierra Leone islanders despair as rising ocean threatens survival

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Shubhanshu Shukla on the ISS can be spotted over Indian skies; here’s how, when and where to see through your naked eye

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