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Where International Standard Units Come From, Part One: The Meter

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Think of the most fussy science teacher you ever had. The one who ...
The Atlantic

The Bitter Class Struggle Behind Our Definition of a Kilogram

Meters, kilograms, degrees Celsius. To most Americans, these units of measurement are little more than funny inconveniences on trips abroad. To scientists, they’re the very standards that allow for ...
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Where International Standard Units Come From, Part Four: The Mole

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This week, Sam Kean takes a look at some ridiculously precise ...
Untapped Cities

London – The Trafalgar Square Standard Units of Measurement

While Trafalgar Square is one of Central London‘s highly frequented tourist attractions, most people looking up at the statues and Nelson’s column will miss an important piece of the city’s history ...