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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
Atoms are 7 times smaller than we have ever known
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Atoms are 7 times smaller than we have ever known

In 2010, a group of scientists found a difference in the method of traditional proton measurement when they performed a new measurement technique on an atom called deute…

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
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
Gold: strange events that few people know
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Gold: strange events that few people know

Maybe you know very well the price of gold going up and down daily, but there are some interesting stories about this particular type of metal you may not know.

December 18, 2018
Learn about Time
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Learn about Time

Time is a very important part of life. Time is a measure of life, people use time to set landmarks for things. So have you ever wondered why there are 12 months in a yea…

December 18, 2018