Who knew that the kilogram was defined by a piece of platinum-iridium stored in a vault in France? Well, not me. I just took for granted that a kilogram was 1kg on a scale and never thought about the core of the definition. Apparently “Le Grand K” has been losing weight and now scientists are looking for a more constant and accurate way to define the kilogram, such as counting the number of atoms in a silicon crystal (duh). They claim that the kilogram as we know it will remain the same (don’t panic!), it is just the definition that is changing to ensure more accuracy.

Relevant Lectures: CONCEPTS & CATEGORIES (9/15); CONTROLLED NAMES AND VOCABULARIES (9/22); ENTERPRISE / INSTITUTIONAL CATEGORIZATION & STANDARDS (10/8)