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The U.S. Doesn't Use The Metric System. Or Does It?

The U.S. Doesn't Use The Metric System. Or Does It?

FromShort Wave


The U.S. Doesn't Use The Metric System. Or Does It?

FromShort Wave

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Mar 6, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

From currency and commerce, food labels to laboratories, the metric system is the foundation of many science and math fields. To mark our 100th episode (a multiple of 10, which is the basis for the metric system!), we spoke with Elizabeth Benham, Metric Program Coordinator at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, about the presence of the metric system in our everyday lives.
Released:
Mar 6, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.