How the SI base units will be upgraded by 2018

How the SI base units will be upgraded by 2018

The International System of Units (SI) is most simply viewed as the modern form of the metric system. There are seven base units on which the measurement system is built, and these are typically viewed as constant values. One of these values, the kilogram, is the last...
Australians do love their chocolate

Australians do love their chocolate

A Queensland sweets manufacturer has come under fire after it was discovered they were mislabelling their products at multiple stores over an eight month period. Noosa Chocolate Factory was found to be charging customers for the weight of packaging and failing to...
The last remaining prototype

The last remaining prototype

Measurements haven't always been standardised. The original inch was the width of a man's thumb, a yard was the length of his belt, and a foot was also aptly named. Over time, measurements have become regulated and today, the kilogram is the only unit...
Mining industry betting on smart technology

Mining industry betting on smart technology

Mining companies in Australia will increasingly invest in new technologies that have the potential to enhance operational efficiency, improve safety, reduce waste and lessen environment impact, according to BMI Research. Automation, internet connectivity and...