Researchers in Japan say they have set a new world record for the fastest internet speed, transmitting over 125,000 gigabytes of data per second over 1,120 miles (1,802 kilometers). That’s about 4 million times the average internet speed in the U.S. and would allow you to download the entire Internet Archive in less than four minutes, according to some rough …
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Scientists have warned that this summer could include some of the shortest days of your entire life. On July 22 and August 5, experts predict the day will be 1.38 and 1.51 milliseconds shorter than average, respectively. This is because the planet’s rotation has entered an unexpected period of acceleration, shaving a millisecond or so off the length of a …
Read More »Earth Is Spinning Faster and Days Are Getting Shorter, for Now The New York Times For a few days this summer, your days will be just a smidge shorter The Washington Post July 9 may be the shortest day ever in history, scientists say. How much time will we lose? NOLA.com Did you feel it? Earth just had one of its shortest days …
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