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Deep Inside Earth, a Spinning Iron Ball is Changing the Length of Our Days!

Friday 2 October 2026 β€’ScienceDaily
Deep Inside Earth, a Spinning Iron Ball is Changing the Length of Our Days!

Photo: NASA / Unsplash

Deep beneath our feet, Earth's giant inner core [a solid metal ball] has started to spin a tiny bit slower and tug on the rest of the planet. This amazing tug-of-war actually changes how long our days last by a fraction of a second! Isn't it wild to think that a giant spinning ball in the center of the Earth decides when it's bedtime?
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