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How a 19th-century treaty shaped the modern world's measurements
On May 20, 1875, delegates from a group of 17 countries gathered in Paris to sign what may be the most overlooked yet ...
150 years ago, the Metre Convention determined how we measure the world — a radical initiative for the time
A radical initiative for its time, the Metre Convention ultimately birthed a system of measurement that would transcend ...
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The Mechanism for Force Measurement and Guidance Based on Reciprocal Measurement in Joule Balance
Abstract: The Joule balance is a kilogram realization method based on Planck’s constant. In Joule balance, alignment error is the main uncertainty component. In ...
Brock University6d
OPINION: Jonathan Simone discusses the impact of global measurement systems
But in 2019, that changed. Now, the kilogram is defined by Planck’s constant, a fundamental feature of the universe. The shift marked the final step in a long journey: every base unit in the SI is now ...
Dark energy may not be constant – this discovery could undermine our entire model of cosmological history
The universe’s expansion is accelerating, not decelerating. Our understanding of how the universe works may need an update.
Cyprus Mail3d
Man arrested at airport had swallowed over a kilogram of cocaine
The man who was arrested at Paphos airport on Friday after having been found to have swallowed cocaine with the intention of smuggling it into Cyprus had swallowed over a kilogram of cocaine ...
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Max Planck Postdoc Program
The Max Planck Society offers bundled postdoc positions to interested top talents. Applications are possible between 1 April and 13 May 2025. With the program’s first call for applications launching ...