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Our digital clocks could be out of time

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The Earth is spinning faster, and midnight is coming early, these are just some of the issues that have left scientists confused

It normally takes exactly 24 hours for our planet to rotate on its axis, but at the end of June, Earth had its shortest day on record.

It’s understood our blue planet completed one rotation in 1.59 milliseconds under 24 hours.

This matters because technology like G-P-S satellites, smartphones and computers could be out of time.

Scientists are suggesting melting glaciers could be to blame, or water in the northern hemisphere’s reservoirs.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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