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Radio signal from 8 billion light-years away could reveal the secrets of the universe's 'dark age'Astronomers detected a radio signal from deeper in space than ever before, using a cosmic trick first predicted by Einstein.
By Ben Turner Published
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Is all matter made up of both particles and waves?According to quantum mechanics, the physics theory that describes the zoo of subatomic particles, all matter can be described as both particles and waves. But is it real?
By Paul Sutter Published
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Where is Einstein's brain?Following his death in 1955, Albert Einstein's brain was removed, cut into 240 pieces and slowly distributed to scientists around the world. But where is Einstein's brain now?
By Brandon Specktor Last updated
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One of the most extreme black hole collisions in the universe just proved Einstein rightA monster merger between two black holes sent ripples through time and space, and may prove Einstein right about a gravitational phenomenon called precession.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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Rare Einstein manuscript sells for record-smashing $13 million at auctionA 54-page document co-written with engineer Michele Besso sold for a record-breaking $13 million at auction on Tuesday, Nov 23.
By Brandon Specktor Last updated
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9 equations that changed the worldHere are nine equations that altered the course of history.
By Adam Mann Last updated
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Handwritten Einstein letter containing famous E=mc2 equation sells for $1.2 millionA 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.
By Harry Baker Last updated
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Why does E=mc^2?Albert Einstein's famous equation E = m^2 connects energy to mass via the speed of light. Find out why E = m^2.
By Paul Sutter Published
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A beginner's guide to time travelLearn exactly how Einstein's theory of relativity works, and discover how there's nothing in science that says time travel is impossible.
By Andrew May Last updated
