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Can measure time without clock
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Can measure time without clock

French scientists have recently discovered a way to measure the delay of time while photovoltaic emission without the use of a clock (a very small fraction of time).

December 18, 2018
Everest altitude measurement technique
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Everest altitude measurement technique

Mountain altitude measurement is based on geometric formulas and surveying techniques that have not changed for centuries.

December 18, 2018
Top 10 most dangerous substances on the planet
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Top 10 most dangerous substances on the planet

There are many ways to measure the extent of harmful substances. For example, you can take into account the extent to which the substance is harmful to the whole society…

December 18, 2018
Why do all rolls have a round hole?
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Why do all rolls have a round hole?

On the steel ruler (tape measure) it turns out there are many features designed to make measurement easier.

December 18, 2018
The Kilogram unit is about to be redefined
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The Kilogram unit is about to be redefined

The kilogram (kg) has been used as a standard mass measurement since the French revolution, based on the exact mass of a metal block being stored in Paris.

December 18, 2018
How to detect fake mink coffee
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How to detect fake mink coffee

Mink coffee is much more expensive than regular coffee, so many people use chemicals to create fake mink coffee. Now scientists have found a way to detect fake mink coff…

December 18, 2018
New discovery of human touch
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New discovery of human touch

The touch of people is many times more accurate than what was previously known, to the nanoscale, according to the first study to measure tactile ability in humans.

December 18, 2018