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.
Thousands demonstrate in Geneva
Around 2,000 public sector workers took to the streets in Geneva yesterday afternoon, marking their fourth strike in six months.
Geneva to fight French road plan
The City of Geneva is stepping up its fight against the planned A412 autoroute between Machilly and Thonon in neighbouring France.
Switzerland seeks sovereign defence AI
Switzerland is stepping up efforts to secure its own military-grade artificial intelligence.
Immigration keeps us young
Immigration is playing a key role in keeping Switzerland’s population younger - and its social systems afloat.
We're embracing AI
Artificial intelligence is spreading fast in Switzerland.
Remember, radar detectors are illegal
Trying to outsmart speed cameras in Switzerland can backfire.
