"In physics, standards are used as fixed reference points for the precise measurement of physical quantities and the calibration of measuring instruments," says Gould.

"Discovery of these minute fossils tells us this group of insects has been in Aotearoa New Zealand for at least 15 million years. This provides a well-dated calibration point for molecular phylogenetic studies."

This outbreak of centrism may include a dose of election-year calibration.

Worldwide Environmental Products Inc was awarded a contract in 2019 for the supply, installation, commission, calibration and maintenance of vehicle testing equipment, integrated test lane software, all associated IT hardware, licences and management information systems.

She has learned when to respond and when not; she knows the eccentricities and calibrations at play.