Metrology has long been defined by its pursuit of reproducibility, accuracy and traceability. Yet, when it comes to the representation of women and other marginalized communities, precision has not been matched by parity, finds Solmaz Nadiri.
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Nadiri, S. Precision without parity. Nat. Phys. 21, 1498 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41567-025-03018-0
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