New ways to measure thawing permafrost could help us understand its potential impacts on infrastructure, military outposts, ...
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How to Measure Nothing Better

Cold atoms could also potentially measure much lower vacuum pressures than ion gauges can. The current lowest pressure they’ve reliably measured is around 10 -9 Pa, and NIST scientists are working on ...
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra N is a sporty compact sedan that offers a balance of performance and practicality, with a dash of ...
The number of talented and perceptive people found on the internet is staggering. Take the sprawling ‘What Is This Thing?’ ...
The 2026 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport is the sort of motorcycle you glance back at every time you park it in your garage at night, not ...
Each cylinder makes up to 60 litres of sparkling water, and SodaStream’s exchange programme means you can swap empties for discounted refills. It’s a clever way to keep costs down whilst also ...
Boeing 737 commercial airliners are a dime a dozen on airports around the world, thanks to modern variants boasting great ...
Ever wondered what went into the testing process for the MPG rating on your car? Here's how those numbers are derived and why ...
State gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.16 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.10 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy ...
State gas prices declined last week and reached an average of $2.96 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.03 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information ...
In 1876, Peter Guthrie Tait set out to measure what he called the “beknottedness” of knots. The Scottish mathematician, whose research laid the foundation for modern knot theory, was trying to find a ...