Although we can't feel Earth spinning, the daily sunrise and sunset are reminders that our planet is in constant motion. But do we know which way Earth is spinning? And is it the same direction as ...

While Agnew's study suggests we have more time before facing this worrying unknown, it's worth noting that Earth's spin is very difficult to predict, and the new study is not necessarily a ...

followed by tsunamis generated by the displacement of oceans previously held in check by the planet's spin. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson starkly predicts that a momentary stop in Earth's ...

But Earth's motion doesn't stop there — we're also spinning on our axis and hurtling through the Milky Way. So, just how fast is Earth moving through space? Let’s break it down. Related ...

Mega-buildings and dams like China’s Three Gorges Dam are subtly shifting Earth’s rotation. With its 40 billion cubic meters of water, the dam affects our planet’s spin, adding 0.06 ...