So why has the sun been rising later than it did on Dec. 21? Like much of our day and night cycles, the answer lies in Earth's rotation and orbit. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need ...

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The study of Earth rotation and polar motion is crucial for understanding various geophysical phenomena and for applications in navigation, satellite positioning, and climate science. Recent ...

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