metric system

 

Why hasn’t the U.S. adopted the metric system?

By Daniel Engber

 /  Jun 14, 2016

 

Where International Standard Units Come From, Part Five: The Controversial Kilogram

By Sam Kean

 /  Nov 5, 2010

 

Where International Standard Units Come From, Part Three: The Candela

By Sam Kean

 /  Nov 3, 2010

 

Where International Standard Units Come From, Part One: The Meter

By Sam Kean

 /  Nov 1, 2010