Scientists say goodbye to physical definition of the kilogram



In between coffee breaks and presentations on quantum physics, scientists today voted to redefine the kilogram, the unit that underpins the world’s system of weights.

from https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/16/18098234/kilogram-new-definition-vote-passed-kg-measurement-bipm
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