Metric Views

Accurate and consistent measurement is fundamental to modern life, and in few branches of human activity is it more important than in sport - including, of course, the Olympic Games. This is the message given by Andrew Wallard, the President of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) to mark World Metrology Day (article suggested by Martin Vlietstra).

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It is often claimed that imperial is based on 12s (duodecimal) and that this has advantages over decimal. But is this truth or myth? (more…)