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Albert Einstein's lost letter to British engineer suggests 'unknown physics' in animal behavior
By Tom Metcalfe published
In a newly discovered letter written by Albert Einstein, the renowned physicist suggested there could be a link between the migrations of birds and "unknown" physical processes.
What is the cosmological constant?
By Adam Mann published
What we know about the history and properties of "Einstein's biggest mistake," the cosmological constant
What happens at the center of a black hole?
By Paul Sutter published
At the center of a black hole, matter is compressed down to an infinitely tiny point, and all conceptions of time and space completely break down.
Physicists keep trying to break the rules of gravity but this supermassive black hole just said 'no'
By Rafi Letzter published
A new test of Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity has proved the 20th Century physicist right again, this time using a supermassive black hole.
Half the atoms in the planet could be digital data by 2245
By Adam Mann published
A scientist predicts looming crises based on the growth of digital content
What's the most amazing thing about the universe?
By Paul Sutter published
A few scant equations can explain a variety of phenomena in our universe, over vast gulfs of space and time. Here's a taste of just how powerful modern physics can be.
Einstein's core idea about gravity just passed an extreme, whirling test in deep space
By Rafi Letzter published
Once again, physicists have confirmed one of Albert Einstein's core ideas about gravity and relativity — this time with the help of a neutron star flashing across space.
Schrödinger's cat: The favorite, misunderstood pet of quantum mechanics
By Adam Mann published
To meow or not to meow?
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