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Is all matter made up of both particles and waves?
By Paul Sutter published
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?
Where is Einstein's brain?
By Brandon Specktor last updated
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?
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.
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