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BBC News
2 days ago
- Science
- BBC News
Earth spinning faster makes today one of the shortest on record
If you are counting down to something exciting, then you might be happy to hear this Tuesday 22 July 2025, will be one of the shortest days on record, as Earth will complete its full rotation in slightly less time than usual. But, don't get too excited, you probably won't notice the difference, as the day will be just 1.34 milliseconds less than the standard 24 what's going on? Read on to find more. Normally, we think of the Earth taking 24 hours, or 86,400 seconds to rotate fully on its axis in a day. However, this isn't an exact figure, as the speed of Earth's rotation depends on many factors, including the positions of the Sun and the Moon, and Earth's gravitational have found that on average the Earth has been slowing down by about two milliseconds per means that 250 million years ago - when dinosaurs roamed the Earth - a day was shorter, at around 23 hours long. A big factor in the slowing down of the rotation over many centuries is due to the pull of the Moon. The Moon affects our planet's spin through something known as tidal braking. This is when the gravitational pull from the Moon causes our planet to bulge (expand) in places, and this slows the momentum of the Earth's this case the Moon acts almost like a handbrake slowing down the Earth's spin. The International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS) is constantly measuring the length of our days to a high level of use atomic clocks to monitor Earth's rotation with millisecond precision, and have been keeping records since 2020, Earth has repeatedly broken its own speed shortest day ever measured occurred on 5 July 2024, when Earth's rotation was completed 1.66 milliseconds faster than to the IERS, earlier this month, 9 July, was the shortest day recorded this year, clocking in at 1.36 milliseconds less than 24 today - 22 July - Earth is expected to complete its spin 1.34 milliseconds early, making it a close runner-up.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Jurassic World: Rebirth hits USD 600 million globally, Scarlett Johansson starrer racing towards USD 800 million at worldwide box office
Jurassic World: Rebirth, starring Scarlett Johansson in the lead, along with Mahershala Ali, is performing exceptionally well at the box office. Directed by Gareth Edwards, the sci-fi movie surpassed the USD 600 million mark at the global box office, following a remarkable box office trend. Jurassic World: Rebirth clocks USD 648 million worldwide Distributed by Universal Pictures, Jurassic World: Rebirth recorded another banger weekend at the box office. It added USD 23.4 million to the tally in its third weekend at the domestic box office, while the international markets contributed a sum of USD 40.3 million. Globally, the movie wrapped its third weekend by grossing over USD 63.7 million, bringing the total 17-day cume to a massive USD 648 million. Based on the strong trends and buzz among cinegoers, the Dinosaurs are expected to surpass the USD 700 million mark by next weekend at the worldwide box office. After which, it will march towards the USD 800 million club. The movie is performing well in China and has taken the #1 spot among Hollywood movies with a smashing collection of USD 71.8 million. Talking about its performance in India, the Scarlett Johansson film has already surpassed the Rs 80 crore net mark in 17 days. It is expected to wind its theatrical run in India at around the Rs 100 crore mark. Box office collections of Jurassic World: Rebirth are as follows: Jurassic World: Rebirth In Theatres Jurassic World: Rebirth plays in theatres now. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Jurassic World: Rebirth' box office collections day 2: Film clocks Rs 22 crore; Thanks to Saturday boost
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' seems to be doing exactly what fans hoped — bringing back the thrill of the original series while drawing solid crowds to theatres. According to the Sacnilk website, the film opened with Rs 9 crore on Friday and jumped to an estimated Rs 13 crore on Saturday, taking the two-day total to Rs 22 crore. Dinosaurs still have box office power Directed by Gareth Edwards, this new chapter stars Scarlett Johansson , Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey. There was already buzz leading up to its release, and now with early numbers looking strong, it's clear that people are turning up — maybe out of nostalgia, maybe for the spectacle, or maybe just to see dinosaurs wreck things on a giant screen. 03:50 Kareena Kapoor FANGIRLS Over Brad Pitt after watching 'F1' Evening shows drove the Saturday climb The big shift came Saturday evening. While morning shows started off slow, occupancy picked up across languages — especially for the English 3D version. Tamil screenings also held up well, particularly in major cities. Hindi audiences came in stronger than expected by nightfall, which helped push the day's total up. Even premium screens — Dolby, IMAX, and 3D — saw decent footfall. That's always a good sign. When people are choosing better formats over basic ones, it usually means there's genuine excitement about the film, not just casual interest. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Arduino Projects for Beginners CircuitDigest Learn More Undo Will Sunday keep the momentum going? With Sunday being the most crucial day of the weekend, trade experts believe Rebirth could comfortably go past Rs 35 crore before Monday morning. If it happens, the film might just cement itself as a mid-year hit. At the moment, things are looking up. The dinosaurs aren't just stomping around on screen — they're pulling crowds, filling seats, and giving theatres something to cheer about. ETimes review for the film reads, "It's a heartwarming family watch that blends comedy, compassion, and charm, and is definitely worth a trip to the theatre."
IOL News
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Fun and learning: the best kids' books and games for 2025
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Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Walking With Dinosaurs viewers blast BBC for 'ruining' reboot with big change after 26 years of waiting - boycotting series and fuming 'what have they done?!'
66 million years after their departure from Earth, the world of Dinosaurs was revived on our screens in 1999, with the BBC 's iconic docuseries Walking With Dinosaurs. The Primetime Emmy and BAFTA-winning series hit the small screen with an asteroid-like impact. It showcased the natural prehistoric world as we had never seen it before - one of the most credible and accurate depictions of dinosaur life ever produced. So, when the BBC announced that it would be rebooting the beloved series, an understandable ripple of excitement spread throughout fans across the UK. The first instalment of the eagerly awaited six-parter aired on BBC One last night, and followed the story of a young triceratops, Clover, who must learn to outwit a deadly T-Rex in order to survive. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The inquisitive little reptile navigates a verdant prehistoric Montana, coming face to face with both friend and foe along the way. Mimicking its source material, the 2025 Walking with Dinosaurs follows an anthological story format, exploring a different story of a different dinosaur each episode. Taking over from Kenneth Branagh, the celebrated narrator of the original series, Bertie Carvel (best known for playing Tony Blair on The Crown) is the voice of 2025's Walking with Dinosaurs, recounting the events of Clover's story as we see them on screen. However, an unwelcome series of interruptions to the story have caused unease amongst fans. The narratives explored in the show are not only those of dinosaurs, but also the human palaeontologists who discover their bones, millions of years in the future. This contrast to the original show has been upsetting for viewers, who feel that the inclusion of humans in the franchise subtracts from its fantastical appeal. As well as this, they complained that the shots of archaeological exhumations are disjointed with the dinosaur visuals, and the show isn't woven together effectively. 'The paleontological scenes aren't implemented well', wrote a viewer on X, 'They're largely used to explain simple things…and interrupt the story every time a scene happens. I don't enjoy this format at all.' 'Disappointed with the new Walking with Dinosaurs. It's not WWD for me. The BBC are just using the name to get views.' 'The constant switching between the past and future ruins this for me. The original Walking with Dinosaurs never did this and was part of the reason why it was so successful…We want dinosaurs, not people.' However, others take a more positive outlook on the excavation site scenes, suggesting that the mistake made by producers was the use of the Walking With Dinosaurs name that sets an inimitable expectation of the series. 'The scenes on the modern digsites add quite a bit! Although I do feel like its doing its own thing? Maybe naming it Walking With Dinosaurs wasn't the best move' The 1999 series boasted 15 million viewers on its first episode and holds the record of the most expensive documentary series ever made, costing a staggering £37,654 per minute to produce. 'A whole new generation of viewers is about to fall in love with Walking With Dinosaurs,' announced the BBC's head of commission. 'The original series was one of the most exciting factual shows of all time, and this reinvention builds on that amazing legacy.' Episodes to come are set to include tales of the deadly Spinosaurus, in the rivers of Morocco and the gargantuan Lusotitan living on a Portugese island, but will fans be able to see past the series' shocking new structure? Walking With Dinosaurs airs on Sundays at 6:25pm on BBC One, and all episodes are now available to stream on iPlayer.
