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Will the BIPM approve the official redefinition of the second in the SI by October 31, 2026?
Consider BIPM resolutions published between 09/25 and 10/31 following new advancements in optical atomic clocks. 70 opinions, 84% No
- Yes — 16%
- No — 84%
Deadline: October 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC · 70 opinions
Resolution rules
Consider BIPM resolutions published between 09/25 and 10/31 following new advancements in optical atomic clocks.
Source: www.nature.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Janela de apuração: de 25/09/2026 (00:00, horário de Brasília) até 31/10/2026 (23:59). Fatos, anúncios ou eventos anteriores ao início da janela não contam. Resolve como 'Sim' se o Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) ou a CGPM publicar resolução formal aprovando a nova definição do segundo no Sistema Internacional de Unidades até 31/10/2026, conforme dados em bipm.org. Caso contrário, resolve como 'Não'.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now No has 84% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 16 points, a wrong one costs about 84.