Research by the ETH in Zurich says climate change is making the day longer.
Melting polar ice, which is filling the oceans, is slowing the rotation of the earth.
The findings have been published in the journal of the US National Academy of Sciences, Proceedings.
But you don’t need to adjust your calendar yet – the effect is estimated at 1.3 milliseconds a century.
The moon, and the tides it causes, is slowing the planet by 2.4 milliseconds a century.
Federal Council launches fight against 10 million vote
Justice Minister Beat Jans has launched the federal government’s campaign against the Swiss People's Party initiative known as “No to a 10 Million Switzerland.”
Calls to reinstate domestic violence cash
Geneva politicians are urging the cantonal government to rethink planned cuts to projects tackling domestic violence.
Neighbouring France swings right
Municipal elections in eastern France have seen a clear shift to the right in parts of Haute-Savoie.
SWISS to sack thousands of air-crew
Swiss International Air Lines is offering thousands of cabin crew a payout to leave, as it looks to cut costs and reduce overstaffing.
Series of farm shop thefts solved
Police say they’ve solved a series of burglaries targeting farms and self-service shops across eight cantons.
People are mainly annoyed by noise
Noise is the leading cause of neighbour disputes in Switzerland, according to a new study by ImmoScout24.
