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.
Anger at Swiss president reaction to VPs speech
A reaction to the speech by US Vice-President, JD Vance, is putting the Swiss president, Karin Keller Sutter under pressure.
Passengers evacuated in Gotthard Tunnel
A train breakdown in the Gotthard Base Tunnel meant passengers had to be led to safety through an emergency link between the two bores.
Govt open to more lanes on autoroutes
Following the rejection of large scale autoroute widening by voters – the government says it’s open to the idea of using more emergency lanes to alleviate bottle necks at peak times.
Possible new dam on the Rhone
There could be a new dam built on the Rhone.
Restaurants should display health test results
A national parliamentarian is calling for a change in the health laws that means restaurants and shops which fail a health test are made public.
Geneva asks parents about school holidays
Canton Geneva has issued a questionnaire to parents about their attitude to the current school holidays.
