‘New’ Weight Of Earth Revealed

Dr. Richard Brown of the UK's National Physical Laboratory recommended new prefixes, which were motivated by the demands of the tech sector. As a result, the new weight of Earth has been revealed.

On Friday, scientists decided to expand the SI system of units, making the ronna- and quetta- prefixes the biggest ones. The Earth now has an approximate weight of six ronnagrams as a result of the additions.

The 27th General Conference on Weights and Measures, which convenes in Versailles P...

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