30 h. ago Today is one of shortest days of all time and it moves us closer to the end of the world

Boffins think this summer the Earth is suddenly spinning faster as a result of the moon’s position and this celestial acceleration means time is being getting knocked off the usual 24 hours.

Politics

49 h. ago Why is the Earth spinning faster? Is time speeding up? Australia’s experts give us their second opinion

A standard Earth day is 86,400 seconds, but over three days in July and August, scientists expect the planet’s rotation to quicken relative to the sunTime flies, and three days in July and August could flit by faster than usual this year – but only if your clocks are set to astronomical time.A standard Earth day is 86,400 seconds. But on 9 July, 22 July and 5 August, scientists expect the planet’s rotation to quicken relative to the sun, truncating the days by a millisecond or more. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Readers Letters: While experts say seagulls aren't savage, I'm on the ground, bloodied

The suggestion Scotland’s seagulls aren’t dangerous baffles reader

Events

1 week ago Microsoft legend gives damning verdict on Xbox consoles as Xbox 'hardware is dead'

Laura Fryer, one of Xbox's earliest employees, has suggested Microsoft's gaming hardware is 'dead', commenting on the new handheld console announcement and more

Events

2 w. ago I bought a £3 IKEA plant experts say helps you sleep through the night

It's one of a number of plants that are said to foster a good night's sleep

Economics

3 w. ago Amazon's 'light but powerful' cordless strimmer now half price down to £42.49 for limited time

The sun's out and so now the garden is growing faster than you can tame it so it might be time to invest in this handy garden saviour

Economics

3 w. ago Ninja air fryer shoppers snap up rare £60 discount on 9.5L holding Double Stack

Air fryers have become an essential in most homes. They're celebrated for making healthy cooking easier and faster, massively reducing cooking time

Economics