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One of the most extreme black hole collisions in the universe just proved Einstein right
By Brandon Specktor published
A monster merger between two black holes sent ripples through time and space, and may prove Einstein right about a gravitational phenomenon called precession.

Rare Einstein manuscript sells for record-smashing $13 million at auction
By Brandon Specktor last updated
A 54-page document co-written with engineer Michele Besso sold for a record-breaking $13 million at auction on Tuesday, Nov 23.

9 equations that changed the world
By Adam Mann last updated
Here are nine equations that altered the course of history.

Handwritten Einstein letter containing famous E=mc2 equation sells for $1.2 million
By Harry Baker last updated
A letter written by Albert Einstein to a rival physicist, including a rare example of the famous E=mc2 equation in his own hand, has sold at auction for $1.2 million.

Why does E=mc^2?
By Paul Sutter published
Albert Einstein's famous equation E = m^2 connects energy to mass via the speed of light. Find out why E = m^2.

A beginner's guide to time travel
By Andrew May, How It Works magazine last updated
Learn exactly how Einstein's theory of relativity works, and discover how there's nothing in science that says time travel is impossible.

Curvature of space-time measured using 'atomic fountain'
By Rahul Rao published
A group of physicists has measured gravity using the effects of time dilation — the slowing of time imparted by increased velocity or gravitational force — on atoms.

The 10 wildest things we learned about black holes in 2021
By Adam Mann published
A rundown of awesome results about black holes from 2021.
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