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SCOUT· 37%14m·2026-10-24·ScienceWhy are we changing the way we keep time?
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The time we see on our phones and clocks is based on the Earth’s rotation. But that rotation speed varies, so if it speeds up or slows down, our time measurements get thrown off. To solve this problem, timekeeping scientists have been deploying leap seconds to keep our clocks aligned with our planet. That is, until…
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