Earth’s spin is not as steady as it looks. As ice melts and groundwater is pumped from deep aquifers to the surface, the ...

MOLINE, Ill. — We've all likely seen at least one tornado in our lifetime, whether it be via a video or in person. One thing the majority of those tornadoes have in common? The direction in which they ...

Earth’s spin is not as steady as it looks from the ground. As ice sheets melt and aquifers are drained, scientists now say ...

Once every 24 hours, Earth completes one rotation on its axis, marking one day on our planet. This reliable rotational period is what allowed humans to develop systems to tell time and what signals to ...

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