Do We Need a Negative Leap Second?

The video explores the concept of timekeeping, focusing on the Earth's rotation and atomic clocks. It discusses how forces like the Moon's gravity, wind patterns, and water distribution affect Earth's rotation speed. The video also explains the concept of leap seconds, which are adjustments made when astronomical and atomic time differ. Recent trends show unusual changes in Earth's rotation, possibly due to climate change and other factors.

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