If the atmosphere were not dragged with our planet, you could utilize the insane relative wind speeds to decrease flight time, but you'd probably not be concerned with such problems as "long flights" ...

Polar ice melt driven by climate change is affecting Earth's rotation, according to new research. We may have to adjust timekeeping by "skipping" a second in 2029. A human-driven change in the Earth's ...

The Earth's core is slowing down and now spinning in the opposite direction. What does this mean? The rotation of the Earth's core has changed, and scientists are wondering what could be causing it.

It has come to our attention that a few people out there are a little confused why helicopters and planes do not reach their ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Right now, you’re zooming through space at incredible speeds. As just one of all the ...

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As just one of all the living creatures on Earth, you're along for the ride as our planet constantly moves in two major ways. This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication ...