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time.com
1 month ago
OMG science

A Faster Spinning Earth May Cause Timekeepers to Subtract a Second From World Clocks

Clocks may need to subtract a second due to Earth's faster rotation.
Ice melting delays a negative leap second by counteracting Earth's speed burst. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Global heating will pass 1.5C threshold this year, top ex-Nasa scientist says

The internationally agreed threshold to limit global heating to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels will be breached by 2024.
The burning of fossil fuels and the effects of El Nino are pushing global temperatures higher, and the melting of ice is further amplifying global heating. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
Science

Why Does Salting Roads Make Them Safer?

Rock salt is used to melt ice and snow by disrupting the crystal structure and lowering the freezing point of water.
Rock salt can be destructive and contribute to corrosion of vehicles and infrastructure. [ more ]
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