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Earth’s Rotation and Translation: Why Don’t We Feel the Motion or Fall Off?
The Earth rotates at about 1,670 kilometers per hour at the equator, yet we experience no sense of motion. But how is this ...
Earth's Rotation Sped Up on July 9—and We're Not Sure Exactly Why
On July 9, 2025, scientists at the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS) reported that the Earth ...
Earth’s Rotation Is Speeding Up This Summer. Here’s Why
But with atomic clocks tracking the Earth’s rotational speed so closely that once every year and a half or so, the ...
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Given Earth rotates, can I travel by going straight up and waiting?
Our respondents are quick to point out the issues with using Earth’s rotation to get to a destination, not least the ...