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Leap Seconds Were a Headache. Now Timekeepers Are Considering a Leap Hour
International timekeepers are weighing a transition from the leap second to a leap hour to reform how the world tracks time.
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International timekeepers are weighing a transition from the leap second to a leap hour to reform how the world tracks time.
Scientists have witnessed the birth of new oceanic crust during a sudden seafloor spreading event in an ocean rift zone.
A scientist's breakthrough in decoding birdsong using AI has sparked global interest in animal communication.
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New scientific research and reports indicate that fatherhood triggers neurological changes and mental fog in men.