The SI prefixes provide an essential mechanism for the effective communication of scientific information. Richard Brown and Martin Milton inform us about the latest developments.
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Brown, R.J.C., Milton, M.J.T. Not just big numbers. Nat. Phys. 19, 144 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41567-022-01878-4
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