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 ...

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 ...

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 ...