Thirty years ago today the metric system was introduced into New Zealand says Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard. The Weights and Measures Amendment Act became law on the 14 December 1976. "It ...

Now widely used around the world, the metric system of measuring distances, weights and heights is a model of simplicity - but is it French? Myth: The French first invented the metric system and ...

The Kyligence Zen intelligent metrics platform, now generally available, addresses the problem of inconsistent data metrics throughout an organization that can hinder data analysis initiatives.

The evolution of health care quality metrics over the preceding decades illustrates an enduring commitment toward enhancing patient outcomes, refining the structure of health care delivery, and ...

The United States is one of just three countries that "prefers" imperial measurements over the international metric standard. The motivation why has less to do with official policy than you might ...

Research around waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) has come up with alternative ideas to measuring the waste equipment and batteries by weight. The research commissioned by WEEE campaign ...

At issue: You don’t know where some dangers lurk unless you look for them. Action plan: Develop a regular program of metrics, and find an interesting way to present them to the CIO. I spent the past ...

Oli joined the Latest News team in 2021, taking an interest in economics, world news, and articles that build from his study of history. He also dabbles in sports writing, joining the coverage of the ...