URSY.NEWS / The Guardian / 15 Oct 2026
Time’s up for the leap second as scientists swap it for the leap hour
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Delegates from 69 countries approve clock changeover after decades of debate – but switch may not take effect for thousands of yearsAfter decades of discussion, quibbling and worrying about clocks in computer systems, the world’s official timekeepers have voted to replace what many viewed as a tiresome correction: the leap second. It’s time, they say, for the leap hour.Delegates from 69 countries…
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