Categories Burlington Education Iowa Local Nature News Technology West Burlington Earth spinning faster? Scientists think so Post author By Falcon Post date January 6, 2021 CLICK HERE: Scientists believe each day is a slightly shorter than 24 hours because the planet is rotating faster than it has in 50 years. Scientists believe each day is a slightly shorter than 24 hours because the planet is rotating faster than it has in 50 years. ← U.S. factory activity near 2-1/2-year high → COVID-19 Vaccine Information for IOWA & ILLINOIS