The kilogram reference weight is dieting?

Sep 12, 2007 15:20

Apparently, the object in Sevres France, which serves as the reference by which we define a Kilogram is changing mass. Now, it's only off by 50 micrograms (roughly the mass of a finger print) but it's still off and they don't have a good theory as to why. The more fun part is that they don't know if it's getting lighter or if the other reference ( Read more... )

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energeticintent September 13 2007, 14:09:28 UTC
I checked the original which was sent to me and it has definitely gone.
Anyway, I found another copy of the story and put up a a new link!
Hugs!
M.

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