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In yet another Olympian feat of measurement, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently calibrated a tape that will be used to measure out the distance of this summer's Olympic marathon—a distance of 26 miles 385 yards—to 1 part in 1,000. Measurement is a vital aspect of the Olympic Games. Officials measure the height of jumps, the speed of races, and the mass of weights to determine who wins a medal and who goes home. The marathon is no...

CARSON CITY, Nev., Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Calculated Industries, maker of the award-winning Construction Master® calculators, has developed the Laser Dimension Master II, an ultrasonic distance measuring device that measures up to 50 feet indoors and is accurate to 99.0%. Ultrasonic measuring devices are much easier to use than old-fashioned roll-up tape measures. One person can make quick, accurate room measurements in seconds. Just press the button and aim the laser at the...