The kilogram has been a standard for over a century now. While some countries are reluctant to adopt it (along with the entire metric system) as a standard, scientists in the U.S along with scientists in Italy, Belgium, and Japan will be trying to calculate the exact number of atoms in recently created spheres designed as an effort to redefine the kilogram.

While there are a ton of testicular jokes one could make about the international scientific community working together to create a perfect set of balls, it is refreshing that old nuclear technology can be adapted for peaceful endeavors instead of being stashed away for some future war. The article goes on to state that a measure of energy would produce the most accurate result for a kilogram and is a brief but interesting read.

Drive on dear scientists! The world needs you!