Earth's Rotation Is Changing Because of Melting Polar Ice
"Global warming is already affecting global timekeeping," researcher Duncan Agnew said.
Source: newsweek.com
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"Global warming is already affecting global timekeeping," researcher Duncan Agnew said.
Clocks may have to skip a second – called a ‘negative leap second’ – around 2029, a study in the journal Nature says
The effect of melting polar ice could delay the need for a ‘leap second’ by three years. The effect of melting polar ice could delay the need for a ‘leap second’ by three years.
The alteration could affect timekeeping and, ultimately, counteract today’s need to add a leap second to the year every so often
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