Mega-buildings are now slowing Earth’s spin. Here’s what that means for the planet

Our ancient ancestors divided their lives into days, following the natural rhythm of the rising and setting Sun. This system worked well for millennia but by the 20th century, scientists made a big discovery: the Earth is actually a terrible timekeeper.

Why? It turns out that no two rotations…

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